How to Pronounce "walk up to"
expression
WAWK-up-too, WAWK-up-tuh, WAWK-up-tih
WAWK-up-TOO
Definition
To approach someone or something by walking toward them, usually to start a conversation or interact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
wˈɔːk/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWK-up-too, WAWK-up-tuh, WAWK-up-tih
UK
WAWK-up-TOO
Listen in Context
She walked up to her teacher and asked a question.
He walked up to the front door and rang the bell.
Tom walked up to his friend and smiled.
Why did you suddenly walk up to me like that?