How to Pronounce "get up against"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
GET / GIT-uP-uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
get-UP-uh-GENST
Definition
To face or oppose someone or something, especially in a challenging or competitive situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET / GIT-uP-uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
UK
get-UP-uh-GENST
Listen in Context
In the next round, our team will get up against the champions.
You have to be ready to get up against any problem that comes your way.
He didn't expect to get up against so much resistance at work.
You're going to get up against some tough competition out there.