How to pronounce counterfeits
Say it like KOWN-ter-fits. Counterfeits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterfeits 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.
- fitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterfeits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-fits.
What does counterfeits mean?
- plural of counterfeit How to pronounce counterfeit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counterfeit How to pronounce counterfeit
Questions about saying counterfeits
How do you pronounce counterfeits?
Say KOWN-ter-fits. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterfeits?
Counterfeits has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fits.
Is counterfeits 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɪts/ (KOWN-tuh-fits).