How to Pronounce "remain up"
expression
ɹiˈmeɪn/, /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ /ˈəp
ri-MAYN UP, ri-MAYN UP
ɹɪmˈeɪn/ /ˈʌp
rim-AYN UP
Definition
To stay awake, especially later than usual or when it is expected to sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈmeɪn/, /ɹɪˈmeɪn/ /ˈəp
British English
ɹɪmˈeɪn/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-MAYN UP, ri-MAYN UP
UK
rim-AYN UP
Listen in Context
He had to remain up to finish his homework.
If you remain up all night, you will be tired tomorrow.
She did not remain up past midnight.
Most of the kids couldn't remain up during the long ceremony.