How to Pronounce "an uphill battle"
expression
an uhp-HILL BAT-uhl
un up-HILL BAT-uhl
Definition
A situation or task that is very difficult to succeed at, usually requiring a lot of effort and perseverance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈəpˈhɪɫ/ /ˈbætəɫ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ʌphˈɪl/ /bˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an uhp-HILL BAT-uhl
UK
un up-HILL BAT-uhl
Listen in Context
Learning English can feel like an uphill battle at first.
He faces an uphill battle trying to change people's minds.
Fixing the broken system is an uphill battle for the new manager.
Getting everyone to agree on the new plan was an uphill battle, but we did it.