How to Pronounce "appeal against"
expression
əˈpiɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
uh-PEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɐpˈiːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
uh-PEEL uh-GENST
Definition
To formally request that a higher authority change a decision, usually a legal or official one.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpiɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɐpˈiːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
uh-PEEL uh-GENST
Listen in Context
You can appeal against the school's decision.
The company decided to appeal against the fine.
He will appeal against the court's verdict.
After losing the case, they decided to appeal against the ruling.