How to Pronounce "dial up"
expression
ˈdaɪəɫ/, /ˈdaɪɫ/ /ˈəp
DYE-uhl UP
dˈaɪəl/ /ˈʌp
DYE-uhl UP
Definition
To make a phone call by entering a phone number. It also refers to connecting to the internet using a telephone line (older technology known as 'dial-up internet').
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdaɪəɫ/, /ˈdaɪɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
dˈaɪəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DYE-uhl UP
UK
DYE-uhl UP
Listen in Context
I want to dial up my friend tonight.
He used to dial up the internet every morning.
Please dial up this number carefully.
It takes forever to dial up with this old modem.