How to pronounce counterfeiter
Say it like KOWN-ter-fit-er. Counterfeiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fit
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterfeiter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counterfeiter
- 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-uh.
What does counterfeiter mean?
- A person who counterfeits.
Where does counterfeiter come from?
From counterfeit + -er.
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Questions about saying counterfeiter
How do you pronounce counterfeiter?
Say KOWN-ter-fit-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterfeiter?
Counterfeiter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fit · er.
Is counterfeiter 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtə/ (KOWN-tuh-fit-uh).