How to pronounce countermoves
Say it like KOWN-ter-moovz. Countermoves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- moovz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countermoves 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.
- moovzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of countermoves
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-moovz.
What does countermoves mean?
- plural of countermove How to pronounce countermove
Questions about saying countermoves
How do you pronounce countermoves?
Say KOWN-ter-moovz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌmuvz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌmuːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countermoves?
Countermoves has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · moovz.
Is countermoves 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌmuːvz/ (KOWN-tuh-moovz).