How to pronounce counterattack
Say it like KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak. Counterattack has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- ruh
- tak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterattack 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of counterattack
American and British speakers say counterattack in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak.
What does counterattack mean?
- Alternative form of counter-attack.
- Alternative form of counter-attack.
Questions about saying counterattack
How do you pronounce counterattack?
Say KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterattack?
Counterattack has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · ruh · tak.
Do Americans and Brits say counterattack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.