How to Pronounce "countermeasures"
word
ˈkaʊntɝˌmɛʒɝz
KOWN-ter-mezh-erz
kˈaʊntəmˌɛʒəz
KOWN-tuh-mezh-uhz
Definition
Actions or strategies taken to prevent, reduce, or respond to a threat, danger, or unwanted situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝˌmɛʒɝz
British English
kˈaʊntəmˌɛʒəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-mezh-erz
UK
KOWN-tuh-mezh-uhz
Listen in Context
The army used special countermeasures against the missile attack.
We need to develop countermeasures to stop computer viruses.
Scientists are testing new countermeasures for air pollution.
The company put several countermeasures in place after the cyber attack.