How to Pronounce "crop up"
expression
ˈkɹɑp/ /ˈəp
KRAHP-UHP
kɹˈɒp/ /ˈʌp
kROP-UHP
Definition
To appear or happen unexpectedly, especially a problem, topic, or event.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɑp/ /ˈəp
British English
kɹˈɒp/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRAHP-UHP
UK
kROP-UHP
Listen in Context
Sometimes new problems crop up at work.
Unexpected expenses can crop up during a trip.
A lot of questions crop up during the lesson.
Something urgent cropped up and I had to leave early.