How to Pronounce "swim upstream"
expression
ˈswɪm/ /ˈəpˈstɹim
SWIM up-STREEM
swˈɪm/ /ʌpstɹˈiːm
sw-IM up-st-REEM
Definition
To move or act in a direction opposite to the majority, often against opposition or prevailing trends. Literally, it means to physically swim against the flow of water.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈswɪm/ /ˈəpˈstɹim
British English
swˈɪm/ /ʌpstɹˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SWIM up-STREEM
UK
sw-IM up-st-REEM
Listen in Context
Salmon must swim upstream to lay their eggs.
Sometimes you have to swim upstream to achieve your goals.
She felt like she had to swim upstream at her new job.
It’s tough to swim upstream when everyone else disagrees with you.