How to pronounce countercultural
Say it like kown-ter-KUHL-chuh-rul. Countercultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL).
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- kown
- ter
- KUHL
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countercultural 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.
- KUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of countercultural
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul.
What does countercultural mean?
- Of or pertaining to a counterculture.
Where does countercultural come from?
From counter- + cultural or counterculture + -al.
Words that rhyme with countercultural
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of countercultural.
Questions about saying countercultural
How do you pronounce countercultural?
Say kown-ter-KUHL-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈkʌltʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈkʌltʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countercultural?
Countercultural has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KUHL). Broken into parts: kown · ter · KUHL · chuh · rul.
Is countercultural 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈkʌltʃərəl/ (kown-tuh-KUHL-chuh-rul).