How to pronounce counterfeiting
Say it like KOWN-ter-fit-ing. Counterfeiting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fit
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterfeiting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterfeiting
- 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-ing.
What does counterfeiting mean?
- present participle and gerund of counterfeit How to pronounce counterfeit
- The act of one who counterfeits.
Questions about saying counterfeiting
How do you pronounce counterfeiting?
Say KOWN-ter-fit-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterfeiting?
Counterfeiting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fit · ing.
Is counterfeiting 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪtɪŋ/ (KOWN-tuh-fit-ing).