How to pronounce counterfeited
Say it like KOWN-ter-fit-id. Counterfeited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fit
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterfeited 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.
- fitGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterfeited
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-fit-id.
What does counterfeited mean?
- simple past and past participle of counterfeit How to pronounce counterfeit
Questions about saying counterfeited
How do you pronounce counterfeited?
Say KOWN-ter-fit-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterfeited?
Counterfeited has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fit · id.
Is counterfeited 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪd/ (KOWN-tuh-fit-id).