How to Pronounce "marry up"
expression
ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈəp
MER-ee UHP
mˈæɹi/ /ˈʌp
MA-ree UP
Definition
To marry someone of a higher social or financial status; also, to make two things match, fit, or work well together.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛɹi/ /ˈəp
British English
mˈæɹi/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MER-ee UHP
UK
MA-ree UP
Listen in Context
Some people want to marry up to improve their lifestyle.
It’s hard to marry up our schedules.
Sometimes ideas don’t marry up well.
He’s always looking to marry up and move into a better social circle.