How to pronounce counteroffensive
Say it like kown-tuh-raw-FEN-siv. Counteroffensive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEN).
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- kown
- tuh
- raw
- FEN
- siv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counteroffensive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counteroffensive
American and British speakers say counteroffensive in essentially the same way: /ˌkaʊntərɔˈfɛnsɪv/ in the US and /ˌkaʊntərɒˈfɛnsɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kown-tuh-ro-FEN-siv.
What does counteroffensive mean?
- US spelling of counter-offensive.
- US spelling of counter-offensive.
Where does counteroffensive come from?
From counter- + offensive.
Words that rhyme with counteroffensive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counteroffensive.
Questions about saying counteroffensive
How do you pronounce counteroffensive?
Say kown-tuh-raw-FEN-siv. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərɔˈfɛnsɪv/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntərɒˈfɛnsɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counteroffensive?
Counteroffensive has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEN). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · raw · FEN · siv.
Do Americans and Brits say counteroffensive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaʊntərɔˈfɛnsɪv/ and the British form is /ˌkaʊntərɒˈfɛnsɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.