How to Pronounce "demonstrate against"
expression
ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GAYNST
dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GENST
Definition
To gather and publicly show opposition to something, usually by protesting in the streets or holding rallies against a law, policy, or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛmənˌstɹeɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
dˈɛmənstɹˌeɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GAYNST
UK
DEM-uhn-strayt uh-GENST
Listen in Context
People demonstrate against unfair laws.
Students will demonstrate against tuition increases tomorrow.
Many workers demonstrate against job cuts.
Hundreds turned out to demonstrate against the new policy downtown.