How to Pronounce "counterinsurgency"
word
ˌkaʊntɝɪnˈsɝdʒənsi
kown-ter-in-SUR-juhn-see
kˈaʊntəɹɪnsˌɜːdʒənsi
KOWN-tuh-rin-SUR-juhn-see
Definition
Counterinsurgency is a set of military, political, and other actions taken to fight against organized groups who are trying to overthrow a government (insurgents). It includes both fighting and strategies to win public support.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɝɪnˈsɝdʒənsi
British English
kˈaʊntəɹɪnsˌɜːdʒənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-in-SUR-juhn-see
UK
KOWN-tuh-rin-SUR-juhn-see
Listen in Context
The army began a counterinsurgency operation in the region.
Counterinsurgency requires more than just military force.
The government created a new counterinsurgency unit.
Effective counterinsurgency blends military action with efforts to win the trust of local people.