How to pronounce countersuing
Say it like KOWN-ter-soo-ing. Countersuing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- soo
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countersuing 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.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of countersuing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-soo-ing.
What does countersuing mean?
- present participle and gerund of countersue How to pronounce countersue
Questions about saying countersuing
How do you pronounce countersuing?
Say KOWN-ter-soo-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌsuɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countersuing?
Countersuing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · soo · ing.
Is countersuing 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːɪŋ/ (KOWN-tuh-soo-ing).