How to Pronounce "speak up for"
expression
ˈspik/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
SPEEK-UHP-FOR, FUR, FRUR
spˈiːk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
SPEEK-UP-FAW
Definition
To publicly defend or support someone or something, especially when others do not.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
spˈiːk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK-UHP-FOR, FUR, FRUR
UK
SPEEK-UP-FAW
Listen in Context
You should speak up for yourself if you feel something is wrong.
When no one wanted to speak up for the new student, Maria did.
He always tries to speak up for people who cannot help themselves.
If we don't speak up for the environment, who will?