How to pronounce countenances
Say it like KOWN-tuh-nun-siz. Countenances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- nun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countenances 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.
- nunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countenances
American and British speakers say countenances in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-nun-siz.
What does countenances mean?
- plural of countenance How to pronounce countenance
Questions about saying countenances
How do you pronounce countenances?
Say KOWN-tuh-nun-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countenances?
Countenances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · nun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say countenances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.