How to Pronounce "plot against"
expression
ˈpɫɑt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
PLOT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
plˈɒt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
plot uh-GENST
Definition
To secretly make a plan with others to harm, defeat, or take power from someone.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɫɑt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
plˈɒt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PLOT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
plot uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The rebels tried to plot against the king.
They secretly plotted against their boss.
Many feared that enemies would plot against the new president.
She started to suspect that her colleagues were plotting against her.