How to pronounce counterbids
Say it like kown-ter-BIDZ. Counterbids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIDZ).
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- kown
- ter
- BIDZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterbids 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.
- BIDZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterbids
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-BIDZ.
What does counterbids mean?
- plural of counterbid How to pronounce counterbid
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counterbid How to pronounce counterbid
Questions about saying counterbids
How do you pronounce counterbids?
Say kown-ter-BIDZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈbɪdz/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈbɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterbids?
Counterbids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BIDZ). Broken into parts: kown · ter · BIDZ.
Is counterbids 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈbɪdz/ (kown-tuh-BIDZ).