How to Pronounce "revolt against"
expression
ɹiˈvoʊɫt/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
ri-VOHLT uh-GAYNST
ɹɪvˈəʊlt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
rih-VOHLT uh-GENST
Definition
To refuse to accept control or authority, often by taking part in an organized protest or uprising against someone or something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɹiˈvoʊɫt/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹɪvˈəʊlt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ri-VOHLT uh-GAYNST
UK
rih-VOHLT uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The citizens decided to revolt against the unfair laws.
The army tried to revolt against the new leader.
Teenagers often revolt against their parents' rules.
Workers were ready to revolt against unfair treatment at the factory.