How to Pronounce "bring up against"
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BRING-uhp-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
bring-UP-ug-ENST
Definition
To cause someone to face or confront something difficult, such as a problem, situation, or fact.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING-uhp-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
bring-UP-ug-ENST
Listen in Context
We were brought up against a serious problem during the meeting.
The plan was brought up against legal challenges.
They were brought up against facts they could not ignore.
Sometimes life brings us up against unexpected obstacles.