How to Pronounce "build up to"
expression
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
BILD-uhp-too, BILD-uhp-tuh, BILD-uhp-tih
bˈɪld/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
BILD-up-TOO
Definition
To slowly prepare for an important event, action, or moment, often by increasing the intensity, excitement, or importance over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɪɫd/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
bˈɪld/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BILD-uhp-too, BILD-uhp-tuh, BILD-uhp-tih
UK
BILD-up-TOO
Listen in Context
We are building up to the final match of the season.
She built up to telling her boss the truth.
The music slowly built up to a loud climax.
We're all building up to the big announcement next week.