buildup meaning
UK US /ˈbɪldʌp/ 2 syllables
buildup (noun): the act of building up an accumulation.
buildup has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
buildup as a noun
- the act of building up an accumulation
- I envied his rapid buildup of assets
- a military buildup in preparation for the invasion
Type of: accumulation
Kinds: deposit
Related forms: build up
- the result of the process of accumulation
- the buildup of leaves blocked the drain pipes
Type of: accretion
- highly favorable publicity and praise
- his letter of recommendation gave her a terrific buildup
Type of: promotion
How to pronounce buildup
buildup is pronounced /ˈbɪldʌp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in UP · 7-letter words
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