How to Pronounce "take up to"
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
TAYK-uhp-TOO, TAYK-uhp-tuh, TAYK-uhp-tih
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
TAYK-UP-TOO
Definition
Used to say the maximum amount of time, money, or effort needed for something; it means 'as much as' or 'no more than' that amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
tˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-uhp-TOO, TAYK-uhp-tuh, TAYK-uhp-tih
UK
TAYK-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
The repairs will take up to three hours.
This process can take up to a month.
Delivery can take up to five days.
Getting a visa might take up to six weeks, so apply early.