How to Pronounce "steam up"
expression
ˈstim/ /ˈəp
STEEM-uhp
stˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
STEEM-up
Definition
To become covered or filled with steam so that the surface is hard to see through, often referring to glass or mirrors. It can also mean to make something foggy with steam.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstim/ /ˈəp
British English
stˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEEM-uhp
UK
STEEM-up
Listen in Context
After my shower, the mirror steamed up.
The car windows steamed up during the rain.
Be careful not to steam up your glasses when you cook.
The bathroom always steams up when I take a hot bath.