How to Pronounce "stack up against"
expression
ˈstæk/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
STAK-up-uh-GAYNST
stˈæk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
STAK-up-uh-GENST
Definition
To compare something or someone with another thing or person, especially to see if it is as good, strong, or effective.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstæk/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
stˈæk/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAK-up-uh-GAYNST
UK
STAK-up-uh-GENST
Listen in Context
How does this phone stack up against the others?
Our team didn't stack up against the competition.
Let's see how my cooking stacks up against yours!
No matter how they stack up against the best, they're proud of their effort.