How to Pronounce "measure up to"
expression
MEZH-er UP too (or tuh, or ti)
MEZH-uh UP too
Definition
To be as good, important, or high in quality as something else, or to meet expectations or standards.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEZH-er UP too (or tuh, or ti)
UK
MEZH-uh UP too
Listen in Context
He didn't measure up to his brother's achievements.
This restaurant does not measure up to my expectations.
Do you think I can measure up to the challenge?
No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't measure up to her coach’s standards.