How to Pronounce "tied up"
expression
ˈtaɪd/ /ˈəp
TYDE-uhp
tˈaɪd/ /ˈʌp
TYDE-up
Definition
Used to describe being busy with something and unable to do other things; it can also mean to be physically bound or restrained. Often informal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪd/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈaɪd/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYDE-uhp
UK
TYDE-up
Listen in Context
Sorry, I’m tied up at the moment.
He got tied up in traffic.
Her hands were tied up so she couldn't move.
Can we reschedule? I'm tied up all afternoon.