How to Pronounce "slow on the uptake"
expression
SLOH on thuh UP-tayk
sl-OH on thuh UP-tayk
Definition
Describes someone who takes longer than others to understand new information or ideas.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɫoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəpˌteɪk
British English
slˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈʌpteɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SLOH on thuh UP-tayk
UK
sl-OH on thuh UP-tayk
Listen in Context
Tom is slow on the uptake in math class.
If you are slow on the uptake, ask for help.
My little brother is sometimes slow on the uptake.
I'm a bit slow on the uptake when it comes to computer stuff.