How to Pronounce "antagonist"
word
ænˈtæɡənəst
an-TAG-uh-nist
æntˈæɡənˌɪst
an-TAG-uh-nist
Definition
An antagonist is a person or character who opposes or fights against the main character in a story, or is someone who competes or works against another.
IPA Transcription
American English
ænˈtæɡənəst
British English
æntˈæɡənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-TAG-uh-nist
UK
an-TAG-uh-nist
Listen in Context
The antagonist in the movie tried to stop the hero.
In this story, the antagonist is not evil, just misunderstood.
Who is the antagonist in your favorite book?
Sometimes the antagonist turns out to be the most interesting character.