How to Pronounce "launch against"
expression
ˈɫɔntʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
LAWNCH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
lˈɔːntʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
LAWNCH uh-GENST
Definition
To start or begin something, usually an attack, criticism, or campaign, that is directed at a person, group, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔntʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
lˈɔːntʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNCH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
LAWNCH uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The army launched against the enemy at dawn.
They decided to launch against the unfair policy.
The group will launch against any form of discrimination.
The politician promised to launch against corruption if elected.