How to pronounce countersuit
Say it like KOWN-ter-soot. Countersuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- soot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countersuit 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.
- sootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of countersuit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-soot.
What does countersuit mean?
- A lawsuit filed against a party that has filed a suit against one.
Where does countersuit come from?
From counter- + suit.
Questions about saying countersuit
How do you pronounce countersuit?
Say KOWN-ter-soot. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌsut/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countersuit?
Countersuit has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · soot.
Is countersuit 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌsuːt/ (KOWN-tuh-soot).