How to pronounce counterinsurgency
Say it like kown-tuh-rin-SUR-jun-see. Counterinsurgency has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR).
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- kown
- tuh
- rin
- SUR
- jun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterinsurgency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- junKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of counterinsurgency
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-rin-SUR-jun-see.
What does counterinsurgency mean?
- Any political or military action taken to defeat insurgency, especially during guerrilla warfare.“The United States will continue to pursue a military and civilian counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan.”
Where does counterinsurgency come from?
From counter- + insurgency.
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Questions about saying counterinsurgency
How do you pronounce counterinsurgency?
Say kown-tuh-rin-SUR-jun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɝdʒənsi/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterinsurgency?
Counterinsurgency has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SUR). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · rin · SUR · jun · see.
Is counterinsurgency 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 /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈsɜːdʒənsi/ (kown-tuh-rin-SUR-jun-see).