How to pronounce counterbalanced
Say it like kown-ter-BAL-unst. Counterbalanced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAL).
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- kown
- ter
- BAL
- unst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterbalanced 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.
- BALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of counterbalanced
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-BAL-unst.
What does counterbalanced mean?
- simple past and past participle of counterbalance How to pronounce counterbalance
- Having a counterbalance
Words that rhyme with counterbalanced
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counterbalanced.
Questions about saying counterbalanced
How do you pronounce counterbalanced?
Say kown-ter-BAL-unst. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈbælənst/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈbælənst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterbalanced?
Counterbalanced has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAL). Broken into parts: kown · ter · BAL · unst.
Is counterbalanced 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈbælənst/ (kown-tuh-BAL-unst).