How to Pronounce "turn up the heat"
expression
TURN-up-thuh-HEET
TURN-up-thuh-HEET
Definition
Literally, to increase the heat or temperature (such as on a stove). Figuratively, to increase pressure or intensity in a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhit
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈiːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-up-thuh-HEET
UK
TURN-up-thuh-HEET
Listen in Context
Can you turn up the heat on the stove?
The coach told the team to turn up the heat in the second half.
It's getting cold. Let's turn up the heat.
If we want them to finish faster, we need to turn up the heat on them.