How to Pronounce "gainst"
word
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
uh-GAYNST
ɐɡˈɛnst
uh-GENST
Definition
'Gainst' is an old or poetic way of saying 'against,' meaning in opposition to or facing something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-GAYNST
UK
uh-GENST
Listen in Context
He stood gainst the enemy with courage.
The tree grows gainst the wall.
Her voice spoke gainst injustice.
Many a tale is told gainst the wind, fighting fate.