How to Pronounce "botch up"
expression
ˈbɑtʃ/ /ˈəp
BAHCH-up
bˈɒtʃ/ /ˈʌp
BOTCH-up
Definition
To do something badly or carelessly, resulting in a mistake or a poor outcome; to mess something up.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɑtʃ/ /ˈəp
British English
bˈɒtʃ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAHCH-up
UK
BOTCH-up
Listen in Context
He really botched up his homework.
I don't want to botch up the recipe.
They botched up the meeting schedule.
Don't let Tom near the printer—he always botches up everything.