How to Pronounce "put up against"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PUT UHP uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
put UP uh-GENST
Definition
To place something so it rests against another surface, or to compare or challenge someone with another person or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT UHP uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
put UP uh-GENST
Listen in Context
He put up against the ladder the wall.
Please put up against your chairs to the table.
They were put up against a strong team in the final.
It’s tough when you’re put up against someone with more experience.