makeup

/ˈmeɪkʌp/

Syllables make·up

Stress MAKE-up

Phonics Breakdown

make

/meɪk/

long a_e

up

/ʌp/

short u

Meaning

cosmetics used to improve or change appearance

Sound Reference

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make=/meɪk/(make, cake) + up=/ʌp/(up, cup)

Example

She wears light makeup to work.