How to pronounce counterpoints
Say it like KOWN-ter-poynts. Counterpoints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- poynts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterpoints 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.
- poyntsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of counterpoints
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-poynts.
What does counterpoints mean?
- plural of counterpoint How to pronounce counterpoint
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counterpoint How to pronounce counterpoint
Questions about saying counterpoints
How do you pronounce counterpoints?
Say KOWN-ter-poynts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnts/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterpoints?
Counterpoints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · poynts.
Is counterpoints 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪnts/ (KOWN-tuh-poynts).