How to Pronounce "bring up the rear"
expression
BRING-UP-thuh-REER
bring-UP-thuh-REER
Definition
To be at the back of a group, especially when moving together; to be last in line or position.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹɪɹ
British English
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRING-UP-thuh-REER
UK
bring-UP-thuh-REER
Listen in Context
I will bring up the rear while you all go ahead.
She offered to bring up the rear during the hike.
The last student brings up the rear in the line.
Don’t worry, I’ll bring up the rear so nobody gets left behind.