Como Pronunciar "hedge against"
expression
HEJ uh-GAYNST
HEJ uh-GENST
Definição
To take an action, such as an investment or a precaution, to reduce possible loss or risk from a negative event.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈhɛdʒ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
Inglês Britânico
hˈɛdʒ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
HEJ uh-GAYNST
UK
HEJ uh-GENST
Ouça em Contexto
Gold is often used to hedge against inflation.
Farmers buy insurance to hedge against crop failure.
She saved money to hedge against emergencies.
Many investors keep some dollars as a hedge against currency swings.