How to Pronounce "work against"
expression
ˈwɝk/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
WURK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
WURK uh-GENST
Definition
To oppose or make something more difficult for someone or something. It can also mean having a negative effect or being an obstacle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwɝk/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
wˈɜːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WURK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
WURK uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Bad weather can work against farmers during harvest time.
His lack of experience may work against him in the job interview.
Sometimes your emotions can work against you.
It felt like everything was working against us on that trip.