How to Pronounce Get-up

To pronounce "get-up", say GET-up — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

GET-up

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💡 Tip for remembering “get-up”

"get-up" has 2 syllables: get-up. It rhymes with getup and let-up, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: getup — easy to mix up when writing.

What does get-up mean?

noun

  1. Enthusiastic and energetic drive or ambition

noun

  1. A costume or outfit, especially one that is ostentatious or otherwise unusual.
  2. A fight or altercation.

Synonyms

drivemotivationoomphpep

Words that rhyme with get-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

getuplet-upset-up

Related words

submissiondisguiseintroductionaspectpresentationgetupformatcostume

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "get-up"?▾

"Get-up" has 2 syllables: get · up.

What does "get-up" mean?▾

Get-up: Enthusiastic and energetic drive or ambition

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