How to Pronounce "yield up"
expression
ˈjiɫd/ /ˈəp
YEELD-UP
jˈiːld/ /ˈʌp
YEELD-UP
Definition
To give or hand something over, often reluctantly or because you are forced to, especially after resisting. It can also mean to reveal or disclose something hidden.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈjiɫd/ /ˈəp
British English
jˈiːld/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
YEELD-UP
UK
YEELD-UP
Listen in Context
They refused to yield up the documents.
The search finally yielded up the missing keys.
He was forced to yield up his seat to the elderly woman.
Even after hours of questioning, the suspect wouldn't yield up any information.