How to Pronounce "tee up"
expression
ˈti/ /ˈəp
TEE-uhp
tˈiː/ /ˈʌp
TEE-up
Definition
Originally a golf term meaning to place the ball on a tee before hitting it. Figuratively, it means to prepare something carefully so it is ready to start or happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈti/ /ˈəp
British English
tˈiː/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEE-uhp
UK
TEE-up
Listen in Context
Can you tee up a time for us to meet next week?
Before you hit the ball, you need to tee up.
Let me tee up the next question for you.
She always tees up the meeting by sharing an agenda.