How to Pronounce "speak against"
expression
ˈspik/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
SPEEK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
spˈiːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
SPEEK ug-ENST
Definition
To openly say things that criticize, oppose, or show disagreement with something or someone, often in public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
spˈiːk/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
SPEEK ug-ENST
Listen in Context
She was brave enough to speak against the new rule.
It's not easy to speak against your boss.
Many people speak against pollution every day.
He wasn't afraid to speak against unfair treatment at work.