How to Pronounce "step up to"
expression
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
STEP-UP-too, STEP-UP-tuh, STEP-UP-tih
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
STEP-UP-TOO
Definition
To take responsibility or show readiness to deal with a challenge, often when action is needed or others hesitate.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɛp/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
stˈɛp/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STEP-UP-too, STEP-UP-tuh, STEP-UP-tih
UK
STEP-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
It's time for someone to step up to this big challenge.
He decided to step up to the responsibility of leading the team.
Will you step up to help when things get tough?
Everyone hesitated, but she was the first to step up to the plate.