How to pronounce countertops
Say it like KOWN-ter-tops. Countertops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- tops
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countertops 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.
- topsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of countertops
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-tops.
What does countertops mean?
- plural of countertop How to pronounce countertop
Questions about saying countertops
How do you pronounce countertops?
Say KOWN-ter-tops. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌtɑps/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌtɒps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countertops?
Countertops has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · tops.
Is countertops 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌtɒps/ (KOWN-tuh-tops).