How to pronounce counterpublic
Say it like kown-tuh-PUHB-lik. Counterpublic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUHB).
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- kown
- tuh
- PUHB
- lik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterpublic 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PUHBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of counterpublic
American and British speakers say counterpublic in essentially the same way: /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/ in the US and /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kown-tuh-PUHB-lik.
What does counterpublic mean?
- Opposing or serving as a counterbalance to the dominant public.
- A group that stands in opposion to the dominant public.
Where does counterpublic come from?
From counter- + public.
Words that rhyme with counterpublic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counterpublic.
Questions about saying counterpublic
How do you pronounce counterpublic?
Say kown-tuh-PUHB-lik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterpublic?
Counterpublic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PUHB). Broken into parts: kown · tuh · PUHB · lik.
Do Americans and Brits say counterpublic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.