How to pronounce counterculture
Say it like KOWN-ter-kuhl-cher. Counterculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- kuhl
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterculture 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.
- kuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counterculture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-kuhl-chuh.
What does counterculture mean?
- Any culture whose values and lifestyles are opposed to those of the established mainstream culture, especially to Western culture.
Where does counterculture come from?
From counter- + culture.
Questions about saying counterculture
How do you pronounce counterculture?
Say KOWN-ter-kuhl-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌkʌltʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌkʌltʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterculture?
Counterculture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · kuhl · cher.
Is counterculture 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌkʌltʃə/ (KOWN-tuh-kuhl-chuh).