How to Pronounce "go against"
expression
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
GOH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
guh-OH uh-GENST
Definition
To oppose, disagree with, or act in a way that is not in agreement with something or someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
guh-OH uh-GENST
Listen in Context
You should not go against your teacher’s advice.
His actions always go against the rules.
It’s hard to go against your friends.
Sometimes you have to go against what everyone expects.