How to Pronounce "come up through the ranks"
expression
KUHM UP THROO thuh RANGKS
KUM UP th-ROO thuh RANGKS
Definition
To start at a low or entry-level position in an organization and gradually move to higher or more important positions through hard work and experience.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkəm/ /ˈəp/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹæŋks
British English
kˈʌm/ /ˈʌp/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈæŋks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KUHM UP THROO thuh RANGKS
UK
KUM UP th-ROO thuh RANGKS
Listen in Context
He came up through the ranks to become the company's manager.
Many soldiers come up through the ranks before becoming officers.
She came up through the ranks at the hospital and is now a senior doctor.
You really respect people who come up through the ranks instead of just getting handed the job.