How to pronounce counterrevolt
Say it like KOWN-ter-ree-vohlt. Counterrevolt has four 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 counterrevolt. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOWN
- ter
- ree
- vohlt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterrevolt 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vohltGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of counterrevolt
- 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-ree-vohlt.
What does counterrevolt mean?
- Synonym of counterrevolution.
- To perform a counterrevolution; to revolt with the goal of reversing the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.
- In Tycoon, to perform a counterrevolution; to undo a revolution and set the card hierarchy back to normal.
Where does counterrevolt come from?
From counter- + revolt.
Questions about saying counterrevolt
How do you pronounce counterrevolt?
Say KOWN-ter-ree-vohlt. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚriˌvoʊlt/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəriˌvəʊlt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterrevolt?
Counterrevolt has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · ree · vohlt.
Is counterrevolt 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 /ˈkaʊntəriˌvəʊlt/ (KOWN-tuh-ree-vohlt).