How to Pronounce "square off against"
expression
ˈskwɛɹ/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
SKWAIR-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
skwˈeə/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
SKWAIR-awf uh-GENST
Definition
To prepare to fight, compete, or have a direct confrontation with someone, usually as opponents.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈskwɛɹ/ /ˈɔf/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
skwˈeə/ /ˈɒf/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SKWAIR-awf uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
SKWAIR-awf uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Two boxers will square off against each other in the ring tonight.
The two teams will square off against each other in the finals.
She is ready to square off against her opponent in the debate.
The politicians will square off against each other in the upcoming televised debate.