How to Pronounce "up a storm"
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɔɹm
UHP-uh-STAWRM
ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɔːm
UHP-uh-STAWM
Definition
To do something with a lot of energy, enthusiasm, or in large quantity, especially an activity like talking, cooking, or dancing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɔɹm
British English
ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stˈɔːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-uh-STAWRM
UK
UHP-uh-STAWM
Listen in Context
She danced up a storm at the party.
The kids talked up a storm while playing.
My mom cooked up a storm for dinner.
He complained up a storm after losing the game.