How to Pronounce "immunize against"
expression
ˈɪmjuˌnaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
IM-yoo-nyze uh-GAYNST
ˈɪm.juː.naɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
IM-yoo-nyze uh-GENST
Definition
To protect someone from a disease by giving them a vaccine that helps their body fight that disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪmjuˌnaɪz/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ˈɪm.juː.naɪz/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IM-yoo-nyze uh-GAYNST
UK
IM-yoo-nyze uh-GENST
Listen in Context
Doctors immunize against diseases like measles and mumps.
It is important to immunize against the flu every year.
Children are usually immunized against polio in infancy.
Many countries have campaigns to immunize against common childhood illnesses.