How to pronounce counterterrorist
Say it like kown-ter-TER-uh-rist. Counterterrorist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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US American/ˌkaʊntɚˈtɛrərɪst/kown-ter-TER-uh-rist
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- kown
- ter
- TER
- uh
- rist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterterrorist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does counterterrorist mean?
noun
- A person involved in counter-terrorism, who works against terrorists.
- Intended to combat terrorism
Where does counterterrorist come from?
From counter- + terrorist.
Questions about saying counterterrorist
How do you pronounce counterterrorist?
Say kown-ter-TER-uh-rist. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntɚˈtɛrərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterterrorist?
Counterterrorist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: kown · ter · TER · uh · rist.