How to Pronounce "up before"
expression
ˈəp/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
UHP bi-FOR
ˈʌp/ /bɪfˈɔː
UP bi-FAW
Definition
To be awake or out of bed earlier than someone else or before a certain time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˌbiˈfɔɹ/, /bɪˈfɔɹ
British English
ˈʌp/ /bɪfˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP bi-FOR
UK
UP bi-FAW
Listen in Context
I was up before everyone else this morning.
Are you up before seven o'clock today?
My cat is always up before me.
If I'm up before the alarm, I'll turn it off.