How to pronounce countersued
Say it like KOWN-ter-sood. Countersued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- sood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countersued 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.
- soodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of countersued
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-sood.
What does countersued mean?
- simple past and past participle of countersue How to pronounce countersue
Questions about saying countersued
How do you pronounce countersued?
Say KOWN-ter-sood. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌsud/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countersued?
Countersued has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · sood.
Is countersued 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːd/ (KOWN-tuh-sood).