How to Pronounce "press against"
expression
ˈpɹɛs/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PRES uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
pɹˈɛs/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
pres uh-GENST
Definition
To push something or yourself firmly against another object or surface, often to make contact or apply pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɹɛs/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pɹˈɛs/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PRES uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
pres uh-GENST
Listen in Context
She pressed against the cold window to see outside.
The cat likes to press against my legs for attention.
Please do not press against the glass door.
Everyone pressed against the stage to get a better view of the band.