How to pronounce counters
Say it like KOWN-terz. Counters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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US American/ˈkaʊntɚz/KOWN-terz
UK British/ˈkaʊntəz/KOWN-tuz
- KOWN
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of counters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuz.
What does counters mean?
noun
- plural of counter How to pronounce counter
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counter How to pronounce counter
Questions about saying counters
How do you pronounce counters?
Say KOWN-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counters?
Counters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · terz.
Is counters 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 /ˈkaʊntəz/ (KOWN-tuz).