How to pronounce counterstrike
Say it like KOWN-ter-stryke. Counterstrike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- stryke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterstrike 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.
- strykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of counterstrike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-stryke.
What does counterstrike mean?
- The tactic of counterattacking.
- To perform a counterstrike.
Where does counterstrike come from?
From counter- + strike.
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Questions about saying counterstrike
How do you pronounce counterstrike?
Say KOWN-ter-stryke. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌstraɪk/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌstraɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterstrike?
Counterstrike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · stryke.
Is counterstrike 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌstraɪk/ (KOWN-tuh-stryke).