How to pronounce counterfeiters
Say it like KOWN-ter-fit-erz. Counterfeiters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fit
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterfeiters 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counterfeiters
- 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-uz.
What does counterfeiters mean?
- plural of counterfeiter How to pronounce counterfeiter
Questions about saying counterfeiters
How do you pronounce counterfeiters?
Say KOWN-ter-fit-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterfeiters?
Counterfeiters has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fit · erz.
Is counterfeiters 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtəz/ (KOWN-tuh-fit-uz).