How to Pronounce "clash against"
expression
ˈkɫæʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
KLASH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
klˈæʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kl-ASH uh-GENST
Definition
To fight, compete, or be in strong disagreement with someone or something, often in a physical or metaphorical way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫæʃ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
klˈæʃ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLASH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
kl-ASH uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The two teams will clash against each other in the final.
Protesters clashed against the police during the march.
Our opinions often clash against each other.
The new policy might clash against existing laws.