Cómo Pronunciar "contend against"
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Definición
To try hard to defeat, overcome, or deal with someone or something, often in a difficult or competitive situation.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglés Británico
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Escucha en Contexto
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.