English pronunciation · Words Starting with A
Against Pronunciation
Against is pronounced uh-GENST, IPA /əˈgeɪnst/.
uh-GENST
US /əˈgeɪnst/ · UK /əˈgɛnst/
Syllables: uh · GENST (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
preposition: In opposition to something, or touching and leaning on it.
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Against in a Sentence
- Two members voted against the proposal.
- He leaned the ladder against the wall.
- She is racing against the clock.
Common Mispronunciations of Against
Not uh-GAYNST
British speakers use the short e of get, giving uh-GENST, while many American speakers do say uh-GAYNST. Both are standard and the same split runs through again.
Not A-genst
Start on a weak uh and throw the weight forward. Stressing the first syllable makes the word sound hammered out.
Tip: Two syllables ending in a cluster of three consonants, nst. Keep them crisp rather than adding a vowel.
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