Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

higher-up

/ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.16 in modern English

Syllables: high-er-up
IPA: /ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.

Example Sentences

"It's a great plan, but we'll have to get approval from the higher-ups to proceed."

Inflected Forms

higher-ups (plural)

Synonyms

superior superordinate

Questions

How do you pronounce higher-up?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhaɪəɹ ˌʌp/.
What does higher-up mean?: Somebody with greater authority, seniority, rank, status or position; one who outranks.

How to pronounce higher-up

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