How to Pronounce "work up a sweat"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛt
WURK-up-uh-SWET
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /swˈɛt
WURK-up-uh-SWET
Definition
To do physical activity or exercise hard enough that you start sweating; also used for any effort that makes you sweat.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈswɛt
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /swˈɛt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-up-uh-SWET
UK
WURK-up-uh-SWET
Listen in Context
If you run fast enough, you will work up a sweat.
She likes to work up a sweat at the gym every morning.
You don't need fancy equipment to work up a sweat.
I love hiking because I can work up a sweat and enjoy nature at the same time.