How to pronounce counterpane
Say it like KOWN-ter-payn. Counterpane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- payn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterpane 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- paynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of counterpane
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-payn.
What does counterpane mean?
- The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket.
Where does counterpane come from?
By serial alterations in Middle English, Middle French, and Old French, ultimately from Latin words meaning "stitched bedding" (culcita puncta).
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Questions about saying counterpane
How do you pronounce counterpane?
Say KOWN-ter-payn. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərˌpeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌpeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterpane?
Counterpane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · payn.
Is counterpane 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌpeɪn/ (KOWN-tuh-payn).