How to Pronounce "discriminate against"
expression
dis-KRIM-uh-nayt uh-GAYNST
dis-krim-ih-NAYT uh-GENST
Definition
To treat someone unfairly, usually because of their race, gender, religion, or another personal characteristic.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪsˈkɹɪməˌneɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
dɪskɹˈɪmɪnˌeɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dis-KRIM-uh-nayt uh-GAYNST
UK
dis-krim-ih-NAYT uh-GENST
Listen in Context
It is illegal to discriminate against someone because of their race.
You should never discriminate against people because of their religion.
The company was accused of discriminating against older workers.
Some people feel they are discriminated against because of their accent.