How to pronounce counterforce
Say it like KOWN-ter-fors. Counterforce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- fors
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterforce 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.
- forsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of counterforce
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-faws.
What does counterforce mean?
- A force that opposes another force.
- Targeting an opponent's military assets, such as missile silos, rather than other valuable assets such as cities and civilian populations.
Where does counterforce come from?
From counter- + force.
Questions about saying counterforce
How do you pronounce counterforce?
Say KOWN-ter-fors. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌfɔrs/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌfɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterforce?
Counterforce has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · fors.
Is counterforce 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌfɔːs/ (KOWN-tuh-faws).