up-and-comer

Questions

What does up-and-comer mean?

Someone who is up-and-coming, who has begun to be successful in some field and is likely to be even more successful in the future.

How to pronounce up-and-comer

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “up-and-comer”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “up-and-comer”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “up-and-comer” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.