How to Pronounce "measure up against"
expression
MEZH-er UP uh-GAYNST
MEZH-uh UP uh-GENST
Definition
To compare something or someone to another to see if they are as good, strong, or capable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEZH-er UP uh-GAYNST
UK
MEZH-uh UP uh-GENST
Listen in Context
It's hard for him to measure up against his older brother.
Does this new phone measure up against the old model?
Few players can measure up against the champion.
I don't think any other pizza place can measure up against Tony's.