How to Pronounce "gang up on"
expression
GANG-UP-awn
gang-UP-on
Definition
To join together with others to criticize, attack, or oppose someone, often unfairly or as a group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡæŋ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈæŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GANG-UP-awn
UK
gang-UP-on
Listen in Context
The older kids ganged up on the new student at lunch.
It's not fair to gang up on someone during a game.
Why did everyone gang up on me in the meeting?
Don't gang up on your little brother just because he made a mistake.