How to Pronounce "up and coming"
expression
UP-uhn-KUHM-ing
UP-and-KUHM-ing
Definition
Describes a person or thing that is becoming more successful, popular, or important, and is expected to achieve even more in the future.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəp/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈkəmɪŋ
British English
ˈʌp/ /ˈænd/ /kˈʌmɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UP-uhn-KUHM-ing
UK
UP-and-KUHM-ing
Listen in Context
She is an up and coming musician in the city.
This area is known for its up and coming restaurants.
He got a job at an up and coming tech company.
There's a lot of buzz about that up and coming fashion designer.