How to Pronounce "bone up on"
expression
ˈboʊn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
BOHN-up-awn
bˈəʊn/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
BOHN-up-on
Definition
To study or review something quickly and intensely, especially to prepare for a test or important event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈboʊn/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
bˈəʊn/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BOHN-up-awn
UK
BOHN-up-on
Listen in Context
I need to bone up on my English before the test.
She had to bone up on history before her interview.
We're going to bone up on the rules before the game.
I always bone up on the basics just before an important meeting.