How to Pronounce Against

To pronounce "against", say AG-ainst — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈɡeɪnst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈɡeɪnst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “against”

"against" has 2 syllables: ag-ainst. It rhymes with incensed and condensed, if that helps it stick.

What does against mean?

preposition

In a contrary direction to.
“It is hard work to swim against the current.”
In physical opposition to; in collision with.
“The rain pounds against the window.”

conjunction

By the time that (something happened); before.

Synonyms

versus

Antonyms

for on with

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Words that rhyme with against

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

incensed condensed commenced dispensed sensed tensed unfenced fenced gainst

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "against"?▾

"Against" has 2 syllables: ag · ainst.

What is the IPA transcription of "against"?▾

The IPA transcription of "against" is /əˈɡeɪnst/.

What does "against" mean?▾

Against: In a contrary direction to.

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