How to Pronounce "work up a thirst"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɝst
WURK-up-uh-THURST
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /θˈɜːst
WURK-up-uh-THURST
Definition
To become thirsty after doing physical activity or work.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈθɝst
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /θˈɜːst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-up-uh-THURST
UK
WURK-up-uh-THURST
Listen in Context
After mowing the lawn, I really work up a thirst.
We work up a thirst playing basketball in the sun.
You can work up a thirst after a long walk.
That hike really worked up a thirst—let’s get some water.