How to pronounce counterbalances
Say it like KOWN-ter-bal-un-siz. Counterbalances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- bal
- un
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterbalances 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- balGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterbalances
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-bal-un-siz.
What does counterbalances mean?
- plural of counterbalance How to pronounce counterbalance
Questions about saying counterbalances
How do you pronounce counterbalances?
Say KOWN-ter-bal-un-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌbælənsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌbælənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterbalances?
Counterbalances has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · bal · un · siz.
Is counterbalances 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌbælənsɪz/ (KOWN-tuh-bal-un-siz).