How to Pronounce "pick up the pace"
expression
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪs
PIK-uhp-thuh-PAYS
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /peɪs
pik-UP-thuh-PAYS
Definition
To move, work, or progress faster than before; to increase the speed of an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈpeɪs
British English
pˈɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /peɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PIK-uhp-thuh-PAYS
UK
pik-UP-thuh-PAYS
Listen in Context
Let's pick up the pace so we arrive on time.
The coach told us to pick up the pace during practice.
If we pick up the pace, we can finish before lunch.
We were walking pretty slow, so I suggested we pick up the pace.