How to pronounce counteractor
Say it like kown-ter-AK-ter. Counteractor 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
Counteractor 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 counteractor
- 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 counteractor mean?
- Something that counteracts.
Words that rhyme with counteractor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counteractor.
Questions about saying counteractor
How do you pronounce counteractor?
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 counteractor?
Counteractor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: kown · ter · AK · ter.
Is counteractor 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).