How to Pronounce "upper hand"
expression
ˈəpɝ/ /ˈhænd
UH-per HAND
ˈʌpɐ/ /hˈænd
UP-uh HAND
Definition
If you have the upper hand, you have control or an advantage over someone else, especially in a conflict, competition, or negotiation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈəpɝ/ /ˈhænd
British English
ˈʌpɐ/ /hˈænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
UH-per HAND
UK
UP-uh HAND
Listen in Context
He finally got the upper hand in the game.
If you want to win, you need the upper hand.
The team with the upper hand usually wins.
After the argument, she clearly had the upper hand.