How to Pronounce "hedging"
word
ˈhɛdʒɪŋ
HEDJ-ing
hˈɛdʒɪŋ
HEDJ-ing
Definition
'Hedging' means protecting yourself against risk, often in finance. In conversation, it also means using cautious language to avoid making a direct statement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɛdʒɪŋ
British English
hˈɛdʒɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HEDJ-ing
UK
HEDJ-ing
Listen in Context
Banks use hedging to protect investments from market changes.
People often use hedging in speech to sound more polite.
The manager's hedging made his response unclear.
Investors rely on hedging strategies during volatile times.