How to Pronounce "decide against"
expression
ˌdɪˈsaɪd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
di-SYD uh-GAYNST
dɪsˈaɪd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
di-SYD uh-GENST
Definition
To choose not to do something after considering it; to make a decision against a certain action or option.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɪˈsaɪd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
dɪsˈaɪd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-SYD uh-GAYNST
UK
di-SYD uh-GENST
Listen in Context
She decided against buying the blue dress.
We decided against traveling this summer.
He decided against eating dessert after dinner.
After thinking it through, I decided against moving to another city.