How to pronounce counterflooding
Say it like KOW-der-fluhd-ing. Counterflooding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW).
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- KOW
- der
- fluhd
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterflooding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fluhdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterflooding
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-fluhd-ing.
What does counterflooding mean?
- The action of deliberately flooding spaces in one part (of a ship, boat, or other vessel) in order to counterbalance flooding occurring elsewhere in the vessel and keep the vessel level and on an even keel.
- present participle and gerund of counterflood How to pronounce counterflood
Questions about saying counterflooding
How do you pronounce counterflooding?
Say KOW-der-fluhd-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊdɚˌflʌdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌflʌdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterflooding?
Counterflooding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOW). Broken into parts: KOW · der · fluhd · ing.
Is counterflooding 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌflʌdɪŋ/ (KOWN-tuh-fluhd-ing).