How to pronounce counteracter
Say it like kown-ter-AK-ter. Counteracter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- kown
- ter
- AK
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counteracter pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counteracter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-RAK-tuh.
What does counteracter mean?
- Something that counteracts.
Where does counteracter come from?
From counteract + -er.
Words that rhyme with counteracter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counteracter.
Questions about saying counteracter
How do you pronounce counteracter?
Say kown-ter-AK-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈæktɚ/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counteracter?
Counteracter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: kown · ter · AK · ter.
Is counteracter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktə/ (kown-tuh-RAK-tuh).