How to Pronounce "turn up your nose"
expression
TURN-uhp-yor-NOZ
TURN-up-yaw-NOHZ
Definition
To show that you dislike or disapprove of something, often in a proud or disrespectful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɝn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈnoʊz
British English
tˈɜːn/ /ˈʌp/ /jˈɔː/ /nˈəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TURN-uhp-yor-NOZ
UK
TURN-up-yaw-NOHZ
Listen in Context
She turned up her nose at the food her friend made.
Don't turn up your nose at new ideas before you try them.
He turned up his nose at wearing cheap shoes.
You shouldn't turn up your nose at something just because it's different.