How to Pronounce "bias against"
expression
BY-uhs uh-GAYNST
BY-uhs uh-GENST
Definition
An unfair preference or dislike for a group or person, which makes you treat them worse than others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbaɪəs/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bˈaɪəs/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BY-uhs uh-GAYNST
UK
BY-uhs uh-GENST
Listen in Context
There is a bias against older workers in this company.
The judge must not have any bias against the defendant.
Some people have a bias against cats and prefer dogs.
She felt there was a clear bias against her because of her background.