How to pronounce counterclaim
Say it like KOWN-ter-klaym. Counterclaim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- klaym
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterclaim 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.
- klaymGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of counterclaim
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-klaym.
What does counterclaim mean?
- A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
- A claim (assertion) that counters (disputes) another.
- To file a counterclaim.
Where does counterclaim come from?
From counter- + claim.
Questions about saying counterclaim
How do you pronounce counterclaim?
Say KOWN-ter-klaym. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌkleɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterclaim?
Counterclaim has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · klaym.
Is counterclaim 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌkleɪm/ (KOWN-tuh-klaym).