How to pronounce counterplot
Say it like KOWN-ter-plot. Counterplot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce counterplot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOWN
- ter
- plot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterplot 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.
- plotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of counterplot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-plot.
What does counterplot mean?
- A plot made in opposition to another; a counterploy.
- To form a plot or plan in opposition to the actions of another.
Where does counterplot come from?
From counter- + plot.
Questions about saying counterplot
How do you pronounce counterplot?
Say KOWN-ter-plot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚplɑt/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəplɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterplot?
Counterplot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · plot.
Is counterplot 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 /ˈkaʊntəplɒt/ (KOWN-tuh-plot).