How to Pronounce "beat against"
expression
ˈbit/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BEET uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
bˈiːt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
BEET uh-GENST
Definition
To hit or strike repeatedly against something, often used for wind, rain, or waves hitting a surface.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bˈiːt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
UK
BEET uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The waves beat against the rocks all day.
The rain beat against the windows last night.
The strong wind beat against the door, making it shake.
The tree branches kept beating against my window during the storm.