How to Pronounce "play against"
expression
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PLAY uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
plˈeɪ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
play uh-GENST
Definition
To compete with someone or another team in a game, sport, or contest.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫeɪ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
plˈeɪ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLAY uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
play uh-GENST
Listen in Context
We will play against the red team tomorrow.
She loves to play against her brother in chess.
Have you ever played against a professional player?
They don’t like to play against each other because they’re best friends.