How to Pronounce "blow up"
expression
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈəp
BLOH-uhp
blˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
blOH-UP
Definition
'Blow up' can mean to explode, to make something much bigger (like a photo), or to suddenly become very angry.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɫoʊ/ /ˈəp
British English
blˈəʊ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BLOH-uhp
UK
blOH-UP
Listen in Context
The bomb will blow up if you touch it.
Can you blow up this photo for me?
He always blows up when he loses a game.
My boss totally blew up at me this morning.