How to Pronounce "argue against"
expression
ˈɑɹɡju/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
AR-gyoo uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
ˈɑːɡjuː/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
AH-gyoo ug-ENST
Definition
To give reasons to show that you do not agree with something or someone. It means to speak or write against an idea, proposal, or action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɹɡju/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ˈɑːɡjuː/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AR-gyoo uh-GAYNST / uh-GENST
UK
AH-gyoo ug-ENST
Listen in Context
She always argues against eating too much sugar.
Many people argue against the new law.
He argued against my idea at the meeting.
It's hard to argue against his logic—he makes a strong point.