How to Pronounce "face up to"
expression
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
FAYS-uhp-too (or FAYS-uhp-tuh, FAYS-uhp-tih)
fˈeɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
FAYS-uhp-TOO
Definition
To accept and deal with something difficult or unpleasant directly, without avoiding it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfeɪs/ /ˈəp/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
fˈeɪs/ /ˈʌp/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAYS-uhp-too (or FAYS-uhp-tuh, FAYS-uhp-tih)
UK
FAYS-uhp-TOO
Listen in Context
You must face up to your mistakes.
They decided to face up to the problem together.
It's hard to face up to the truth sometimes.
He needs to face up to the fact that he can't do everything alone.