How to Pronounce "draw upon"
expression
ˈdɹɔ/ /əˈpɑn
DRAW uh-PAHN
dɹˈɔː/ /əpˈɒn
draw uh-PON
Definition
To use information, experience, skill, or resources that you already have to help you do something else or deal with a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹɔ/ /əˈpɑn
British English
dɹˈɔː/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAW uh-PAHN
UK
draw uh-PON
Listen in Context
You can draw upon your past experience in this new job.
The artist draws upon nature for inspiration.
We had to draw upon all our resources to finish the project.
During hard times, he draws upon his family's support.