How to Pronounce "dead set against"
expression
ˈdɛd/ /ˈsɛt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
DED-set uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
dˈɛd/ /sˈɛt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
ded-SET uh-GENST
Definition
To be completely opposed to something, with very strong feelings against it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɛd/ /ˈsɛt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
dˈɛd/ /sˈɛt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DED-set uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
ded-SET uh-GENST
Listen in Context
My parents are dead set against letting me get a tattoo.
She is dead set against eating meat.
The team was dead set against the new rule.
I'm dead set against moving to another city right now.