How to Pronounce "antagonists"
word
ænˈtæɡənəsts
an-TAG-uh-nists
æntˈæɡənˌɪsts
an-TAG-uh-nists
Definition
Antagonists are people, characters, or forces that oppose or compete with someone or something, especially the main character in a story.
IPA Transcription
American English
ænˈtæɡənəsts
British English
æntˈæɡənˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-TAG-uh-nists
UK
an-TAG-uh-nists
Listen in Context
The antagonists in the movie were very clever.
Many stories have strong antagonists to challenge the hero.
The book describes the antagonists' motives.
Her favorite films are the ones where the antagonists aren't just evil, but have complex reasons for their actions.