How to pronounce counteracted
Say it like KOWN-tuh-rak-tid. Counteracted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- rak
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counteracted 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.
- rakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counteracted
American and British speakers say counteracted in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-rak-tid.
What does counteracted mean?
- simple past and past participle of counteract How to pronounce counteract
Questions about saying counteracted
How do you pronounce counteracted?
Say KOWN-tuh-rak-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counteracted?
Counteracted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · rak · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say counteracted the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntəˌræktɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.