How to Pronounce "caution against"
expression
ˈkɑʃən/, /ˈkɔʃən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
KAW-shun uh-GAYNST
kˈɔːʃən/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
KAW-shun ug-ENST
Definition
To warn someone not to do something or to advise them to avoid a certain action because it could be dangerous or have negative results.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑʃən/, /ˈkɔʃən/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
kˈɔːʃən/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAW-shun uh-GAYNST
UK
KAW-shun ug-ENST
Listen in Context
The teacher cautioned against talking during the test.
Doctors caution against smoking.
Parents often caution against playing near the street.
Experts caution against making major decisions while stressed.