How to Pronounce "work up to"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WURK-UP-too, WURK-UP-tuh, WURK-UP-tih
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
WURK-UP-TOO
Definition
To gradually prepare for or achieve something difficult by starting with easier steps first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK-UP-too, WURK-UP-tuh, WURK-UP-tih
UK
WURK-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
I'm trying to work up to running five kilometers.
She worked up to speaking in front of the class.
If you practice every day, you will work up to more difficult songs.
Don’t rush—just work up to it at your own pace.