How to Pronounce "brush against"
expression
ˈbɹəʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
BRUHSH uh-GAYNST
bɹˈʌʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
br-USH uh-GENST
Definition
To touch something or someone very lightly as you pass by, often by accident or without stopping.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbɹəʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
bɹˈʌʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BRUHSH uh-GAYNST
UK
br-USH uh-GENST
Listen in Context
His jacket brushed against my arm as he passed by.
The cat brushed against my leg looking for food.
Leaves brush against the window when it's windy.
I felt something brush against my foot while I was swimming.