How to Pronounce "amount to much"
expression
əˈmaʊnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈmətʃ
uh-MOWNT tuh MUCH
ɐmˈaʊnt/ /tˈuː/ /mˈʌtʃ
um-OWNT too MUCH
Definition
To become important, successful, or have significant value. Often used in negative sentences to say something will not be very important or successful.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈmaʊnt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈmətʃ
British English
ɐmˈaʊnt/ /tˈuː/ /mˈʌtʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-MOWNT tuh MUCH
UK
um-OWNT too MUCH
Listen in Context
Many people said he would not amount to much, but he proved them wrong.
His teachers believed he could amount to much if he worked harder.
She doesn't think her idea will amount to much.
If you don’t put in the effort, you won’t amount to much in this field.