How to Pronounce "battle against"
expression
ˈbætəɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BAT-uhl uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
bˈætəl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
BAT-uhl uh-GENST
Definition
To try very hard to defeat something or someone, especially difficult problems or strong opponents; to fight against something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbætəɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bˈætəl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BAT-uhl uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
BAT-uhl uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Many doctors battle against diseases every day.
People must battle against injustice in society.
We need to battle against air pollution.
After his diagnosis, Mark began to battle against cancer with determination.