How to Pronounce "hedge"
word
/ˈhɛdʒ/
HEJ
/hˈɛdʒ/
HEJ
Definition
A hedge is a row of bushes or small trees planted close together, often used as a fence. In finance, a hedge is also an action or tool to protect against loss from price changes.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɛdʒ/
British English
/hˈɛdʒ/
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
There is a tall hedge around the garden.
They trimmed the hedge last weekend.
Farmers plant a hedge to protect their crops from wind.
We invested in gold as a hedge against inflation.