How to Pronounce "raise your spirits"
expression
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈspɪɹɪts
RAYZ yor SPIH-rits
ɹˈeɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /spˈɪɹɪts
RAYZ yaw SPIH-rits
Definition
To make someone feel happier or more positive, especially when they are sad or discouraged.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪz/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈspɪɹɪts
British English
ɹˈeɪz/ /jˈɔː/ /spˈɪɹɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYZ yor SPIH-rits
UK
RAYZ yaw SPIH-rits
Listen in Context
Listening to music can raise your spirits when you feel down.
A good joke always helps to raise your spirits.
Your friends try to raise your spirits when you are sad.
After a long, tough week, a night out really raised my spirits.