How to Pronounce "set up shop"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp
SET-up-SHAHP
sˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp
SET-up-SHOP
Definition
To start a business or begin operating in a particular place, usually by opening a new shop, office, or service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈʃɑp
British English
sˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ʃˈɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET-up-SHAHP
UK
SET-up-SHOP
Listen in Context
My parents decided to set up shop in the city center.
We want to set up shop near the train station.
She plans to set up shop after graduating from college.
Last summer, a group of friends set up shop selling smoothies at the beach.