How to pronounce counterattacks
Say it like KOWN-tuh-ruh-taks. Counterattacks has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- tuh
- ruh
- taks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterattacks 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.
- taksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of counterattacks
American and British speakers say counterattacks in essentially the same way: /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/ in the US and /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-ruh-taks.
What does counterattacks mean?
- plural of counterattack; alternative spelling of counter-attacks. How to pronounce counterattack
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counterattack; alternative spelling of counter-attacks. How to pronounce counterattack
Questions about saying counterattacks
How do you pronounce counterattacks?
Say KOWN-tuh-ruh-taks. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterattacks?
Counterattacks has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · tuh · ruh · taks.
Do Americans and Brits say counterattacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/ and the British form is /ˈkaʊntərəˌtæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.