How to pronounce counteracting
Say it like kown-tuh-RAK-ting. Counteracting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK).
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- kown
- tuh
- RAK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counteracting 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counteracting
American and British speakers say counteracting in essentially the same way: /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/ in the US and /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kown-tuh-RAK-ting.
What does counteracting mean?
- present participle and gerund of counteract How to pronounce counteract
Words that rhyme with counteracting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counteracting.
Questions about saying counteracting
How do you pronounce counteracting?
Say kown-tuh-RAK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counteracting?
Counteracting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RAK). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · RAK · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say counteracting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˌkaʊntəˈræktɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.