How to pronounce countered
Say it like KOWN-terd. Countered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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US American/ˈkaʊntɚd/KOWN-terd
UK British/ˈkaʊntəd/KOWN-tud
- KOWN
- terd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countered 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.
- terdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of countered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tud.
What does countered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of counter How to pronounce counter
Questions about saying countered
How do you pronounce countered?
Say KOWN-terd. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚd/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countered?
Countered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · terd.
Is countered 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 /ˈkaʊntəd/ (KOWN-tud).