How to pronounce counterbid
Say it like kown-ter-BID. Counterbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID).
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- kown
- ter
- BID
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterbid 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.
- BIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterbid
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-BID.
What does counterbid mean?
- A bid made in response to a previous bid by another party
- To make a counterbid
Where does counterbid come from?
From counter- + bid.
Words that rhyme with counterbid
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counterbid.
Questions about saying counterbid
How do you pronounce counterbid?
Say kown-ter-BID. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈbɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈbɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterbid?
Counterbid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BID). Broken into parts: kown · ter · BID.
Is counterbid 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈbɪd/ (kown-tuh-BID).