How to Pronounce "yank up"
expression
ˈjæŋk/ /ˈəp
YANGK-up
jˈæŋk/ /ˈʌp
YANGK-UP
Definition
To pull something or someone upward suddenly and forcefully.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjæŋk/ /ˈəp
British English
jˈæŋk/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YANGK-up
UK
YANGK-UP
Listen in Context
He yanked up the window to let in some air.
She yanked up the weeds from the garden.
I yanked up my backpack when I heard the bell.
The coach yanked up the player by his arm to get him off the ground.