How to Pronounce "suck it up"
expression
ˈsək/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
SUHK-it-UHP
sˈʌk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
SUK-it-UP
Definition
An informal phrase meaning to accept something unpleasant without complaining, and keep going despite difficulty or discomfort.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsək/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
British English
sˈʌk/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUHK-it-UHP
UK
SUK-it-UP
Listen in Context
Sometimes you just have to suck it up and finish your work.
The coach told the players to suck it up and keep practicing.
If you don't like the rules, you'll just have to suck it up.
"I know it's not fair, but sometimes you just have to suck it up and move on."