How to Pronounce "measure against"
expression
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
MEH-zhur uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
MEH-zhuh uh-GENST
Definition
An action or policy taken to try to prevent, protect from, or limit the effects of something negative or dangerous.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛʒɝ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
mˈɛʒɐ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MEH-zhur uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
UK
MEH-zhuh uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The government took strict measures against pollution.
We need to prepare measures against the flu season.
Companies often create measures against cyber attacks.
They implemented new measures against data leaks after the incident.