How to Pronounce "set against"
expression
ˈsɛt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
SET uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
sˈɛt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
SET uh-GENST
Definition
To be opposed to something or someone, or to make a comparison with another thing for contrast.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɛt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
sˈɛt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SET uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
SET uh-GENST
Listen in Context
She is set against moving to another city.
The committee was set against the proposal.
The house looks beautiful set against the mountains.
My parents are totally set against me getting a dog.