How to Pronounce "carve up"
expression
ˈkɑɹv/ /ˈəp
KARV-uhp
kˈɑːv/ /ˈʌp
KAHV-up
Definition
To split something, especially land or assets, into parts, often in a way that seems unfair or greedy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑɹv/ /ˈəp
British English
kˈɑːv/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KARV-uhp
UK
KAHV-up
Listen in Context
The brothers decided to carve up the family property.
After the war, the countries wanted to carve up the region.
They planned to carve up the profits among themselves.
It feels like the big companies want to carve up the whole market.