How to Pronounce "clear up"
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈəp
KLEER-uhp
klˈiə/ /ˈʌp
KLEE-uhp
Definition
To make something more understandable, to remove confusion, for the sky or weather to become brighter, or for an illness to improve.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈəp
British English
klˈiə/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEER-uhp
UK
KLEE-uhp
Listen in Context
Can you clear up this math problem for me?
The sky started to clear up after the rain.
I hope your cold will clear up soon.
There’s a little confusion—let me clear up what I meant.