How to Pronounce "make up for"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
MAYK-uhp-for
mˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
MAYK-uhp-faw
Definition
To do something to correct a mistake or to provide something that is missing, especially to compensate for a loss or a disadvantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈəp/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ˈʌp/ /fˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK-uhp-for
UK
MAYK-uhp-faw
Listen in Context
I'll work extra hours to make up for my mistake.
He brought flowers to make up for being late.
Can money make up for lost time?
She baked a cake to make up for forgetting his birthday.