How to pronounce counterproposals
Say it like KOWN-ter-pruh-poh-zulz. Counterproposals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- pruh
- poh
- zulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterproposals 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of counterproposals
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-pruh-poh-zulz.
What does counterproposals mean?
- plural of counterproposal How to pronounce counterproposal
Questions about saying counterproposals
How do you pronounce counterproposals?
Say KOWN-ter-pruh-poh-zulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚprəˌpoʊzəlz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterproposals?
Counterproposals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · pruh · poh · zulz.
Is counterproposals 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 /ˈkaʊntəprəˌpəʊzəlz/ (KOWN-tuh-pruh-poh-zulz).