How to Pronounce "rail against"
expression
ˈɹeɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
RAYL uh-GAYNST
ɹˈeɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
rayl uh-GENST
Definition
To speak or complain about something or someone very angrily or with strong criticism.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹeɪɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹˈeɪl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAYL uh-GAYNST
UK
rayl uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Many people rail against new taxes.
The journalist railed against corruption in his article.
She always rails against unfair treatment.
People love to rail against the traffic, but nobody changes how they drive.