How to Pronounce "an uphill struggle"
expression
an uhp-HIL STRUH-guhl
un up-HIL STRUG-uhl
Definition
A situation or task that is very difficult to achieve, requiring a lot of effort and persistence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈəpˈhɪɫ/ /ˈstɹəɡəɫ
British English
ˈɐn/ /ʌphˈɪl/ /stɹˈʌɡəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an uhp-HIL STRUH-guhl
UK
un up-HIL STRUG-uhl
Listen in Context
Learning a new language can be an uphill struggle.
For many people, losing weight is an uphill struggle.
It was an uphill struggle to finish the project on time.
Getting everyone to agree was an uphill struggle from the start.