How to Pronounce "count against"
expression
ˈkaʊnt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
KOWNT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
kˈaʊnt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
KOWNT uh-GENST
Definition
If something counts against you, it is considered a negative or disadvantage for you in a situation, especially in evaluations or judgments.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊnt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
kˈaʊnt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWNT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
KOWNT uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Your lateness may count against you during the interview.
The missing documents will count against your application.
A low test score can count against a student.
Don’t worry—one mistake won’t count against you.