How to Pronounce "stand up against"
expression
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
STAND-up uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
stand-UP uh-GENST
Definition
To resist or fight against someone or something, especially when you think it is wrong or unfair.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstænd/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
stˈænd/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STAND-up uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
stand-UP uh-GENST
Listen in Context
We must stand up against unfair rules.
She stood up against bullying at her school.
Many people stand up against pollution to protect the earth.
If you never stand up against injustice, things will never change.