How to Pronounce "take up room"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɹum
TAYK-UP-ROOM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɹˈuːm
TAYK-UP-ROOM
Definition
To occupy physical space, often more than is necessary or desired.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɹum
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɹˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-UP-ROOM
UK
TAYK-UP-ROOM
Listen in Context
That big table takes up room in the kitchen.
Please move your bag, it takes up room on the seat.
The old sofa takes up room in the living room.
All these boxes take up room in my closet, but I don't want to throw them out.