How to Pronounce "heads up"
expression
ˈhɛdz/ /ˈəp
HEDZ-UP
hˈɛdz/ /ˈʌp
HEDZ-UP
Definition
A warning or piece of information given in advance, usually to prepare someone for something that is going to happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdz/ /ˈəp
British English
hˈɛdz/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEDZ-UP
UK
HEDZ-UP
Listen in Context
Just a heads up—the meeting starts at 9 a.m.
I wanted to give you a heads up about the roadworks tomorrow.
Thanks for the heads up!
She gave me a heads up that the boss would be visiting.