How to Pronounce "rule against"
expression
ˈɹuɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
ROOL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɹˈuːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
rool uh-GENST
Definition
To officially decide against someone in a legal or formal situation, usually meaning that their request or claim is denied.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuɫ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹˈuːl/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
rool uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The judge ruled against the defendant.
The committee ruled against the proposal.
The court ruled against his appeal.
The board ruled against us, so our plan won't move forward.