How to Pronounce "straight up"
expression
ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈəp
STRAYT-uhp
stɹˈeɪt/ /ˈʌp
str-AYT-uhp
Definition
An informal expression meaning 'honestly,' 'for real,' or 'without lying.' It can also mean directly, with no extra information or softness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹeɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
stɹˈeɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRAYT-uhp
UK
str-AYT-uhp
Listen in Context
Straight up, I forgot your birthday.
Are you straight up with me?
She told me straight up what happened.
Straight up, that was the craziest night of my life.