How to Pronounce "compete against"
expression
kəmˈpit/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kuhm-PEET uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
kəmpˈiːt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kuhm-PEET uh-GENST
Definition
To try to win or be better than someone else, usually in a game, contest, or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
kəmˈpit/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
kəmpˈiːt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhm-PEET uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
kuhm-PEET uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Our team will compete against the best school in the city tomorrow.
She likes to compete against her friends in video games.
Many companies compete against each other for customers.
It's tough to compete against athletes who train every day.