The phrase "haddest up a tree" is an old-fashioned expression that means being stuck in a difficult situation. The spelling of "haddest" follows the Old English conjugation where "-est" is added to the end of the second person singular present tense verb. The IPA transcription of this phrase is /ˈhædɪstʌpəˈtri/. The "h" in "haddest" is pronounced with aspiration, while the short "a" sound is emphasized. The stress falls on the first and third syllables of "up a tree".