How to Pronounce "brighten up"
expression
ˈbɹaɪtən/ /ˈəp
BRY-tuhn UHP
bɹˈaɪtən/ /ˈʌp
bry-TUHN UP
Definition
To make something lighter or brighter, or to make someone feel happier or more cheerful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹaɪtən/ /ˈəp
British English
bɹˈaɪtən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRY-tuhn UHP
UK
bry-TUHN UP
Listen in Context
Let's brighten up the room with some flowers.
Her smile always brightens up my day.
The sky brightened up after the rain stopped.
He really brightens up the office with his good energy.