How to Pronounce "hit up against"
expression
HIT-uhp-uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
HIT-up-uh-GENST
Definition
To physically collide with something or to unexpectedly encounter a problem or obstacle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
hˈɪt/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-uhp-uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
HIT-up-uh-GENST
Listen in Context
You’re bound to hit up against some challenges when starting a new job.
Sometimes we hit up against unexpected problems.
When working on the project, we hit up against several major obstacles.
Every time I try to fix it, I hit up against a new issue.