How Do You Spell GAINST?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪnst] (IPA)

The word "gainst" is an archaic form of "against" and is no longer commonly used in modern English. The spelling of "gainst" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as /ɡeɪnst/ which is pronounced with a hard 'g' sound and is followed by a long 'a' sound. The 'n' is then pronounced softly and the final 'st' is pronounced as it is spelled. This spelling is reflective of the word's Middle English origins and is an example of how the English language has evolved over time.

GAINST Meaning and Definition

1. Contraction for against.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for GAINST

• gaints
• gains
• ginst
• bainst
• hainst
• yainst
• gzinst
• gsinst
• gwinst
• gqinst
• gaunst
• gajnst
• gaknst
• gaonst
• ga9nst
• ga8nst
• gaibst
• gaimst
• gaijst
• gaihst

Etymology of GAINST

The word "gainst" is a contraction of the preposition "against". It developed as a way to express the same meaning in a more concise form. The origin of "against" can be traced back to the Old English word "ongegn", which means "to come upon, to meet with". Over time, this word evolved into "agayn", meaning "in opposition to, in the way of". Eventually, it transformed into "against" in Middle English. The contraction "gainst" emerged as a phonetic alteration of "against" through elision, which is a common linguistic process. It is mostly used in informal or poetic contexts.

Similar spelling words for GAINST

• giant,
• gangster,
• gaunt,
• Gains,
• Against.