How to pronounce counterintelligence
Say it like kown-tuh-rin-TEL-ih-juns. Counterintelligence has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEL).
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- kown
- tuh
- rin
- TEL
- ih
- juns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterintelligence 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.
- TELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- junsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of counterintelligence
American and British speakers say counterintelligence in essentially the same way: /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ in the US and /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: kown-tuh-rin-TEL-ih-juns.
What does counterintelligence mean?
- counterespionage
Where does counterintelligence come from?
From counter- + intelligence.
Questions about saying counterintelligence
How do you pronounce counterintelligence?
Say kown-tuh-rin-TEL-ih-juns. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterintelligence?
Counterintelligence has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TEL). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · rin · TEL · ih · juns.
Do Americans and Brits say counterintelligence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/ and the British form is /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.