How to Pronounce "counterintelligence"
word
ˌkaʊntɝɪnˈtɛɫɪdʒəns
kown-ter-in-TEL-uh-jens
kˈaʊntəɹɪntˌɛlɪdʒəns
KOWN-tuh-rin-tel-i-jens
Definition
Actions and activities designed to prevent enemies from gathering secret information or spying, often by detecting and stopping spies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɝɪnˈtɛɫɪdʒəns
British English
kˈaʊntəɹɪntˌɛlɪdʒəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-in-TEL-uh-jens
UK
KOWN-tuh-rin-tel-i-jens
Listen in Context
The agency is responsible for counterintelligence.
Counterintelligence officers protect sensitive information.
Many countries have special counterintelligence units.
He worked in counterintelligence for over a decade before retiring.