How to Pronounce "take up time"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtaɪm
TAYK-uhp-TYM
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈaɪm
TAYK-up-TYM
Definition
To use or consume a period of time, often more than expected or desired.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uhp-TYM
UK
TAYK-up-TYM
Listen in Context
These forms take up time to fill out.
Cooking dinner always takes up time after work.
Waiting in line takes up time every morning.
Meetings that drag on really take up time I'd rather spend working.