How to pronounce countenanced
Say it like KOWN-tuh-nunst. Countenanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- nunst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countenanced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nunstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of countenanced
American and British speakers say countenanced in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntənənst/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntənənst/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-nunst.
What does countenanced mean?
- simple past and past participle of countenance How to pronounce countenance
Questions about saying countenanced
How do you pronounce countenanced?
Say KOWN-tuh-nunst. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntənənst/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntənənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countenanced?
Countenanced has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · nunst.
Do Americans and Brits say countenanced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntənənst/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntənənst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.