How to Pronounce "hit upon"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /əˈpɑn
HIT uh-PAHN
hˈɪt/ /əpˈɒn
hit uh-PON
Definition
To suddenly think of or discover something, especially an idea or solution, often by chance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /əˈpɑn
British English
hˈɪt/ /əpˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT uh-PAHN
UK
hit uh-PON
Listen in Context
She hit upon a great idea while taking a walk.
We hit upon a solution after many tries.
He hit upon the answer by accident.
We couldn't believe it when we finally hit upon the right formula.