How to Pronounce "give it up for"
expression
GIV-it-UP-for
giv-it-UP-faw
Definition
This expression is used to ask an audience to clap and cheer for someone, especially after a performance or to show appreciation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-it-UP-for
UK
giv-it-UP-faw
Listen in Context
Let's give it up for our teacher!
Please give it up for the band.
Can you all give it up for Jenny?
That was amazing—let's really give it up for Tom!