How to Pronounce "crusade against"
expression
kɹuˈseɪd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
kroo-SAYD uh-GAYNST
kɹuːsˈeɪd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
kroos-AYD uh-GENST
Definition
A strong and determined effort to stop or change something that is considered bad or wrong.
IPA Transcription
American English
kɹuˈseɪd/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
kɹuːsˈeɪd/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kroo-SAYD uh-GAYNST
UK
kroos-AYD uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The government started a crusade against smoking.
She joined a crusade against animal cruelty.
There is a local crusade against littering in the park.
He's leading a one-man crusade against fake news online.