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