How to Pronounce "smarten up"
expression
ˈsmɑɹtən/ /ˈəp
SMAR-tun UP
smˈɑːtən/ /ˈʌp
sMAH-tun UP
Definition
To make yourself look neat and tidy, or to start behaving in a better or more sensible way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsmɑɹtən/ /ˈəp
British English
smˈɑːtən/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SMAR-tun UP
UK
sMAH-tun UP
Listen in Context
You should smarten up before going to your job interview.
The teacher told the class to smarten up and pay attention.
He needs to smarten up if he wants to get promoted.
Come on, smarten up—you can't go to the party looking like that!