How to Pronounce "uphill battle"
expression
ˈəpˈhɪɫ/ /ˈbætəɫ
UHP-hill BAT-uhl
ʌphˈɪl/ /bˈætəl
up-HILL BAT-uhl
Definition
An 'uphill battle' is a situation that is very difficult to succeed in due to many obstacles or challenges.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəpˈhɪɫ/ /ˈbætəɫ
British English
ʌphˈɪl/ /bˈætəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UHP-hill BAT-uhl
UK
up-HILL BAT-uhl
Listen in Context
Learning a new language can feel like an uphill battle at first.
Cleaning up the park was an uphill battle because no one wanted to help.
Passing the exam was an uphill battle for him.
Getting everyone to agree on the plan turned out to be an uphill battle.