How to pronounce counterloan
Say it like KOWN-ter-lohn. Counterloan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- lohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterloan 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- lohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of counterloan
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-lohn.
What does counterloan mean?
- A deposit agreed upon by a borrower to be made available to the lender for him to profit from reinvestment.
Where does counterloan come from?
From counter- + loan.
Questions about saying counterloan
How do you pronounce counterloan?
Say KOWN-ter-lohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərˌloʊn/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌləʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterloan?
Counterloan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · lohn.
Is counterloan 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌləʊn/ (KOWN-tuh-lohn).