How to Pronounce "prevail against"
expression
pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
pri-VAIL uh-GAYNST
pɹɪvˈeɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
priv-AIL uh-GENST
Definition
To finally defeat or overcome someone or something, often after a struggle or difficulty.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɹiˈveɪɫ/, /pɹɪˈveɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
pɹɪvˈeɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pri-VAIL uh-GAYNST
UK
priv-AIL uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The team hoped to prevail against stronger opponents.
With courage, we will prevail against any challenge.
They managed to prevail against all odds.
No matter what happens, we must prevail against injustice.