How to pronounce counterjet
Say it like KOWN-ter-jet. Counterjet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- jet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterjet 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.
- jetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of counterjet
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-jet.
What does counterjet mean?
- An opposing jet.
Where does counterjet come from?
From counter- + jet.
Questions about saying counterjet
How do you pronounce counterjet?
Say KOWN-ter-jet. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚdʒɛt/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntədʒɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterjet?
Counterjet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · jet.
Is counterjet 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 /ˈkaʊntədʒɛt/ (KOWN-tuh-jet).