How to pronounce counterpositional
Say it like kown-ter-puh-ZISH-uh-nul. Counterpositional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- kown
- ter
- puh
- ZISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterpositional pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of counterpositional
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-puh-ZISH-uh-nul.
What does counterpositional mean?
- Of or pertaining to a counterposition.
Words that rhyme with counterpositional
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counterpositional.
Questions about saying counterpositional
How do you pronounce counterpositional?
Say kown-ter-puh-ZISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərpəˈzɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəpəˈzɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterpositional?
Counterpositional has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: kown · ter · puh · ZISH · uh · nul.
Is counterpositional 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 /ˌkaʊntəpəˈzɪʃənəl/ (kown-tuh-puh-ZISH-uh-nul).