How to Pronounce "make up to"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
MAYK-UHP-too, MEEK-UHP-tuh, MAYK-UHP-tih
mˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
MAYK-UHP-TOO
Definition
To try to improve your relationship with someone after upsetting them (compensate), or to flatter someone to gain favor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-UHP-too, MEEK-UHP-tuh, MAYK-UHP-tih
UK
MAYK-UHP-TOO
Listen in Context
He bought flowers to make up to his wife after the argument.
She tried to make up to her teacher by helping after class.
Tom apologized to make up to his friend for being late.
James keeps trying to make up to the boss for last week’s mistake.