How to Pronounce "improve on"
expression
ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
im-PROOV-awn
ɪmpɹˈuːv/ /ˈɒn
im-PROOV-on
Definition
To make something better than a previous attempt, version, or standard.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɪmpɹˈuːv/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PROOV-awn
UK
im-PROOV-on
Listen in Context
We want to improve on our previous results.
Can you improve on this design?
They hope to improve on their performance next time.
It's hard to improve on perfection, but let's try.