How to Pronounce "rub against"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
RUB uh-GAYNST
ɹˈʌb/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
rub uh-GENST
Definition
To touch and move back and forth repeatedly against something or someone, usually causing friction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB uh-GAYNST
UK
rub uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The cat likes to rub against my legs.
Be careful, your shirt will rub against the fresh paint.
My shoes rub against my heels when I walk.
The dogs kept rubbing against each other while playing.