How to Pronounce "vote against"
expression
ˈvoʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
VOHT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
vˈəʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
VOHT uh-GENST
Definition
To formally show disagreement with a proposal, person, or idea by choosing the 'no' option in a vote.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈvoʊt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
vˈəʊt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VOHT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
VOHT uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Many people vote against the new law.
Did you vote against his idea?
I want to vote against this proposal.
The council decided to vote against increasing taxes.