How to Pronounce "summon up"
expression
ˈsəmən/ /ˈəp
SUH-muhn UHP
sˈʌmən/ /ˈʌp
SUM-uhn UP
Definition
To gather or bring forth something from within yourself, such as courage, strength, or memories.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsəmən/ /ˈəp
British English
sˈʌmən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUH-muhn UHP
UK
SUM-uhn UP
Listen in Context
I had to summon up all my courage to speak in public.
She tried to summon up the energy to finish her work.
Can you summon up any happy memories from childhood?
It was hard to summon up the motivation to exercise after a long day.