How to Pronounce "rub up the wrong way"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
RUB up the RAWNG way
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
rub UP the RONG WAY
Definition
To unintentionally annoy or irritate someone, often by behaving or speaking in a way that bothers them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɔŋ/ /ˈweɪ
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈɒŋ/ /wˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB up the RAWNG way
UK
rub UP the RONG WAY
Listen in Context
Sometimes my brother rubs me up the wrong way when he makes jokes.
Her comments at meetings rub people up the wrong way.
I try not to rub my teacher up the wrong way by talking in class.
He means well, but the way he talks just rubs me up the wrong way.