How to pronounce counterparty
Say it like KOWN-ter-par-tee. Counterparty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- par
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterparty 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.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of counterparty
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-pah-tee.
What does counterparty mean?
- The other party to a financial transaction.
Where does counterparty come from?
From counter- + party.
Questions about saying counterparty
How do you pronounce counterparty?
Say KOWN-ter-par-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɑrti/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterparty?
Counterparty has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · par · tee.
Is counterparty 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːti/ (KOWN-tuh-pah-tee).