How to pronounce counterattacking
Say it like KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak-ing. Counterattacking has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- ruh
- tak
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterattacking 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterattacking
American and British speakers say counterattacking in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak-ing.
What does counterattacking mean?
- present participle and gerund of counterattack How to pronounce counterattack
Questions about saying counterattacking
How do you pronounce counterattacking?
Say KOWN-tuh-ruh-tak-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterattacking?
Counterattacking has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · ruh · tak · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say counterattacking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtækɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.