How to pronounce counterrevolution
Say it like kown-ter-rev-uh-LOO-shun. Counterrevolution has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOO).
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- kown
- ter
- rev
- uh
- LOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterrevolution 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 "er" in butter.
- revKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of counterrevolution
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-rev-uh-LOO-shun.
What does counterrevolution mean?
- A revolution aiming to reverse the political or social changes instigated by a previous revolution.“The military leaders behind the original coup were executed in the aftermath of the counterrevolution.”
- in Tycoon, to undo a revolution, setting the card hierarchy back to normal.
Where does counterrevolution come from?
From counter- + revolution.
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Words that rhyme with counterrevolution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of counterrevolution.
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Questions about saying counterrevolution
How do you pronounce counterrevolution?
Say kown-ter-rev-uh-LOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚrɛvəˈluʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntərɛvəˈluːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterrevolution?
Counterrevolution has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LOO). Broken into parts: kown · ter · rev · uh · LOO · shun.
Is counterrevolution 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 /ˌkaʊntərɛvəˈluːʃən/ (kown-tuh-rev-uh-LOO-shun).