How to pronounce countercharges
Say it like KOWN-ter-char-jiz. Countercharges has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- char
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countercharges 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.
- charGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countercharges
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-chah-jiz.
What does countercharges mean?
- plural of countercharge How to pronounce countercharge
- third-person singular simple present indicative of countercharge How to pronounce countercharge
Questions about saying countercharges
How do you pronounce countercharges?
Say KOWN-ter-char-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌtʃɑrdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɑːdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countercharges?
Countercharges has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · char · jiz.
Is countercharges 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌtʃɑːdʒɪz/ (KOWN-tuh-chah-jiz).