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How to Pronounce "react against"

expression

ɹiˈækt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
ree-AKT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
ɹɪˈækt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
ri-AKT uh-GENST

Definition

To deliberately respond or behave in opposition to something, often because you disagree with it or want to show resistance.

IPA Transcription

American English

ɹiˈækt/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst

British English

ɹɪˈækt/ /ɐɡˈɛnst

Simplified Pronunciation

US

ree-AKT uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST

UK

ri-AKT uh-GENST

Listen in Context

Many young people react against strict rules at school.

He tends to react against any suggestion from his parents.

Some artists react against traditional styles in their work.

The new generation seems to react against everything their parents valued.