How to Pronounce "warm up to"
expression
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
WAWRM-UP-tuh
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
WAWM-UP-TOO
Definition
To gradually start liking or accepting someone or something after initially feeling uncertain or negative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɔɹm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
wˈɔːm/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAWRM-UP-tuh
UK
WAWM-UP-TOO
Listen in Context
It took me a while to warm up to my new job.
He didn't warm up to the idea at first.
The puppy warmed up to us after a few days.
Give her some time, she'll warm up to you.