Como Pronunciar "rub up against"

expression

RUB-up-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

rub-UP-uh-GENST

Definição

To move so that your body or something else is pressed a little and slides against another surface or person, often by accident or for comfort. Sometimes used for physical contact between people or animals.

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

ˈɹəb/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

Inglês Britânico

ɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

RUB-up-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST

rub-UP-uh-GENST

Ouça em Contexto

The cat likes to rub up against my leg.

My bag rubbed up against the wall and got dirty.

Please don't rub up against the wet paint.

Sometimes people rub up against each other on crowded buses.