How to pronounce counterterrorism
Say it like KOWN-ter-ter-uh-riz-um. Counterterrorism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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US American/ˈkaʊntɚˌtɛrəˌrɪzəm/KOWN-ter-ter-uh-riz-um
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- KOWN
- ter
- ter
- uh
- riz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterterrorism 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.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does counterterrorism mean?
noun
- Alternative form of counter-terrorism.
Questions about saying counterterrorism
How do you pronounce counterterrorism?
Say KOWN-ter-ter-uh-riz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌtɛrəˌrɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterterrorism?
Counterterrorism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · ter · uh · riz · um.