stick 'em up

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What does stick 'em up mean?

A command stereotypically given by robbers, particularly when pointing a gun: Put your hands in the air! Surrender!

How to pronounce stick 'em up

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “stick 'em up”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “stick 'em up” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.