How to Pronounce "shrivel up"
expression
SHRIH-vuhl UHP
shrih-VUHL UHP
Definition
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller, often because of lack of water or age. It is often used for plants, fruits, or sometimes people or feelings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɹɪvəɫ/ /ˈəp
British English
ʃɹˈɪvəl/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHRIH-vuhl UHP
UK
shrih-VUHL UHP
Listen in Context
If you don't water the plant, it will shrivel up.
The grapes were left in the sun and began to shrivel up.
My hands shrivel up in the cold water.
After a week without rain, the flowers completely shrivelled up.