How to Pronounce "build on"

expression

ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

BILD-awn

bˈɪld/ /ˈɒn

BILD-on

Definition

To use something as a foundation or starting point in order to make progress or add improvements.

American English

ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

British English

bˈɪld/ /ˈɒn

BILD-awn

BILD-on

We can build on last year's results to do even better.

The teachers want to build on the students' knowledge.

You should build on your strengths to succeed.

Let's build on what we've learned so far and try something new.