English Word · Intermediate
split-up
A break-up
Pronunciation: say split-up
Meaning
The act of ending a relationship; a breakup.
Example
My desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups, in chronological order:[…]
My desert-island, all-time, top five most memorable split-ups, in chronological order:[…]
Practice tips
- Practice split-up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.