How to Pronounce "sweeten up"
expression
ˈswitən/ /ˈəp
SWEET-uhn UP
swˈiːtən/ /ˈʌp
sweet-UHN UP
Definition
To make something sweeter by adding sugar or to try to make someone like you by being very nice or flattering.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswitən/ /ˈəp
British English
swˈiːtən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWEET-uhn UP
UK
sweet-UHN UP
Listen in Context
Can you sweeten up my coffee a little?
The lemonade is too sour. Let's sweeten up the drink.
She tries to sweeten up her teacher with compliments.
If you want a raise, you might need to sweeten up your boss a little.