How to Pronounce "touch upon"
expression
ˈtətʃ/ /əˈpɑn
TUHCH uh-PAHN
tˈʌtʃ/ /əpˈɒn
TUCH uh-PON
Definition
To briefly mention or refer to a subject without going into detail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtətʃ/ /əˈpɑn
British English
tˈʌtʃ/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TUHCH uh-PAHN
UK
TUCH uh-PON
Listen in Context
In her speech, she touched upon climate change.
The teacher touched upon different cultures in the lesson.
The article only touches upon the main ideas.
Let me just touch upon this issue before we move on.