Como Pronunciar "contend against"
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Definição
To try hard to defeat, overcome, or deal with someone or something, often in a difficult or competitive situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
kənˈtɛnd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglês Britânico
kəntˈɛnd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
kuhn-TEND uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
kuhnt-END uh-GENST
Ouça em Contexto
The team had to contend against strong opponents.
We must contend against many challenges.
He contended against his illness for years.
Small businesses often have to contend against larger companies in the market.