How to Pronounce "improve upon"
expression
ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ /əˈpɑn
im-PROOV uh-PAHN
ɪmpɹˈuːv/ /əpˈɒn
im-PROOV uh-PON
Definition
To make something better than it was before, or better than a previous version. Often used when you try to achieve a better result than what has already been done.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪmˈpɹuv/ /əˈpɑn
British English
ɪmpɹˈuːv/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
im-PROOV uh-PAHN
UK
im-PROOV uh-PON
Listen in Context
We hope to improve upon our test scores this semester.
The company wants to improve upon its previous design.
Scientists work to improve upon existing methods.
It's hard to improve upon a classic recipe, but she managed to make it even tastier.