How to Pronounce "put up a struggle"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹəɡəɫ
PUT-UP-uh-STRUH-guhl
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stɹˈʌɡəl
PUT-UP-uh-STRUH-guhl
Definition
To try hard to resist or fight against someone or something, especially in a difficult situation or during a physical confrontation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈəp/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈstɹəɡəɫ
British English
pʊt/ /ˈʌp/ /æɪ/ /stɹˈʌɡəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT-UP-uh-STRUH-guhl
UK
PUT-UP-uh-STRUH-guhl
Listen in Context
The thief put up a struggle when the police tried to arrest him.
She didn't put up a struggle and agreed to leave quietly.
The animal put up a struggle before it was caught.
Even though she was scared, she put up a struggle to protect her bag.