How to Pronounce "dry up"
expression
ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈəp
DRY-uhp
dɹˈaɪ/ /ˈʌp
dry-UP
Definition
To lose all moisture and become completely dry; also, to stop or be used up, like resources or supplies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪ/ /ˈəp
British English
dɹˈaɪ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRY-uhp
UK
dry-UP
Listen in Context
The river will dry up if it doesn't rain soon.
My lips always dry up in the winter.
The company’s funds started to dry up last year.
Our conversation just seemed to dry up after dinner.