How to Pronounce Made-up

To pronounce "made-up", say MAD-eup — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

MAD-eup

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💡 Tip for remembering “made-up”

"made-up" has 2 syllables: mad-eup. It rhymes with paid-up, if that helps it stick.

What does made-up mean?

adjective

  1. Invented or fabricated.

    “He told me a made-up version of the events, but I demanded the truth.”

  2. Changed by the application of cosmetics.

    “a freshly made-up clown”

Words that rhyme with made-up

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paid-up

Related words

fictitiousinventedfictionalfabricatedfanciedcollectiveunrealbuilt

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "made-up"?▾

"Made-up" has 2 syllables: mad · eup.

What does "made-up" mean?▾

Made-up: Invented or fabricated.

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