How to Pronounce "whip up a storm"
expression
WHIP-UP-uh-STAWRM
WIP-UP-uh-STAWM
Definition
To cause a strong reaction, excitement, or trouble, often drawing a lot of attention. It usually means to create controversy or intense discussion.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhwɪp/, /ˈwɪp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɔɹm
British English
wˈɪp/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WHIP-UP-uh-STAWRM
UK
WIP-UP-uh-STAWM
Listen in Context
The politician's speech whipped up a storm among voters.
The new rule whipped up a storm at work.
His comments online whipped up a storm.
The CEO’s decision really whipped up a storm among employees—everyone’s talking about it.