How to Pronounce "stick up for"
expression
ˈstɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
STIK-uP-for
stˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
stIK-UP-faw
Definition
To support or defend someone, especially when others are criticizing or attacking them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
stˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STIK-uP-for
UK
stIK-UP-faw
Listen in Context
I always stick up for my little brother at school.
You should stick up for your friends if they are right.
Who will stick up for me when things get tough?
She was the only one who dared to stick up for him in front of the boss.