How to Pronounce "push up against"
expression
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PUSH-up uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
pˈʊʃ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
PUSH-up ug-ENST
Definition
To move something or yourself so that you are pressed closely against another object or person, usually with some pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊʃ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pˈʊʃ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUSH-up uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
PUSH-up ug-ENST
Listen in Context
The chair is pushed up against the wall.
He pushed up against the door to close it tightly.
The dog pushed up against my legs for attention.
Everyone squeezed into the tiny elevator and we were all pushed up against each other.