How to pronounce countermure
Say it like KOWN-ter-myoor. Countermure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- myoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countermure 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.
- myoorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of countermure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-myoor.
What does countermure mean?
- A wall raised behind another, to supply its place when that is breached or destroyed.
- To fortify with a wall behind another wall.
Where does countermure come from?
From French contremurer.
Questions about saying countermure
How do you pronounce countermure?
Say KOWN-ter-myoor. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌmjʊr/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌmjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countermure?
Countermure has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · myoor.
Is countermure 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌmjʊə/ (KOWN-tuh-myoor).