How to Pronounce "advise against"
expression
ædˈvaɪz/, /ədˈvaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
ad-VYZ uh-GAYNST, uh-VYZ uh-GENST
ɐdvˈaɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
ud-VYZ uh-GENST
Definition
To suggest that someone should not do something because it may be a bad idea or could cause problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ædˈvaɪz/, /ədˈvaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɐdvˈaɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ad-VYZ uh-GAYNST, uh-VYZ uh-GENST
UK
ud-VYZ uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The doctor advised against eating too much sugar.
They advise against swimming here because it is dangerous.
Parents often advise against staying up late.
I would strongly advise against making a big decision right now.