How to pronounce counterman
Say it like KOWN-ter-man. Counterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- man
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterman 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.
- manGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of counterman
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-man.
What does counterman mean?
- A man who serves behind a counter, especially in a diner.
Where does counterman come from?
From counter + man.
Questions about saying counterman
How do you pronounce counterman?
Say KOWN-ter-man. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌmæn/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌmæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterman?
Counterman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · man.
Is counterman 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌmæn/ (KOWN-tuh-man).