How to pronounce countermeasures
Say it like KOWN-ter-mezh-erz. Countermeasures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- mezh
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countermeasures 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.
- mezhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of countermeasures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-mezh-uz.
What does countermeasures mean?
- plural of countermeasure How to pronounce countermeasure
Questions about saying countermeasures
How do you pronounce countermeasures?
Say KOWN-ter-mezh-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌmɛʒɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countermeasures?
Countermeasures has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · mezh · erz.
Is countermeasures 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌmɛʒəz/ (KOWN-tuh-mezh-uz).