How to Pronounce "fight against"
expression
FYTE uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
FYTE ug-ENST
Definition
To try to stop or defeat something or someone, usually something bad like an illness, injustice, or an enemy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
fˈaɪt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYTE uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
FYTE ug-ENST
Listen in Context
We must fight against pollution to protect our planet.
Doctors fight against many diseases every day.
They fight against injustice in their community.
It's not easy to fight against your own fears.