The phrase "are the up up" appears to be a nonsensical grouping of words. However, in terms of spelling, each word is pronounced as follows: "are" is pronounced /ɑr/, "the" is pronounced /ði/, "up" is pronounced /ʌp/, and "up" again, is pronounced /ʌp/. The repetition of "up" in the phrase may be intentional, perhaps for emphasis or reference to something being raised or elevated. Nevertheless, it remains an unclear and confusing arrangement of words.