How to Pronounce "rise against"
expression
RYZ uh-GAYNST
RYZ uh-GENST
Definition
To fight back or take action against people in power, especially as a group, usually to protest unfair treatment or authority.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹˈaɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RYZ uh-GAYNST
UK
RYZ uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The workers decided to rise against the unfair rules.
The people will rise against their oppressors if the situation gets worse.
They tried to rise against the army but failed.
Citizens all over the country began to rise against the new restrictions.