How to Pronounce "contend against"
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Definition
To try hard to defeat, overcome, or deal with someone or something, often in a difficult or competitive situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The team had to contend against strong opponents.
We must contend against many challenges.
He contended against his illness for years.
Small businesses often have to contend against larger companies in the market.