How to Pronounce "up a tree"
expression
ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹi
UHP-uh-TREE
ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈiː
UHP-uh-TREE
Definition
An informal expression meaning to be in a difficult situation with no clear way out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtɹi
British English
ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /tɹˈiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-uh-TREE
UK
UHP-uh-TREE
Listen in Context
The cat climbed up a tree and couldn't get down.
I'm really up a tree with this math problem.
If you lose your passport abroad, you'll be up a tree.
"I tried everything, but I’m still up a tree."