How to pronounce counterlife
Say it like KOWN-ter-lyfe. Counterlife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- lyfe
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterlife 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.
- lyfeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of counterlife
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-lyfe.
What does counterlife mean?
- A counterfactual life; a life other than the one actually lived.
Where does counterlife come from?
From counter- + life.
Questions about saying counterlife
How do you pronounce counterlife?
Say KOWN-ter-lyfe. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌlaɪf/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌlaɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterlife?
Counterlife has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · lyfe.
Is counterlife 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌlaɪf/ (KOWN-tuh-lyfe).