How to pronounce counterbalancing
Say it like KOWN-ter-bal-un-sing. Counterbalancing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- bal
- un
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterbalancing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterbalancing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-bal-un-sing.
What does counterbalancing mean?
- present participle and gerund of counterbalance How to pronounce counterbalance
- The act by which something is counterbalanced.
Questions about saying counterbalancing
How do you pronounce counterbalancing?
Say KOWN-ter-bal-un-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌbælənsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌbælənsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterbalancing?
Counterbalancing has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · bal · un · sing.
Is counterbalancing 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌbælənsɪŋ/ (KOWN-tuh-bal-un-sing).