How to pronounce counterview
Say it like KOWN-ter-vyoo. Counterview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- vyoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterview 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of counterview
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-vyoo.
What does counterview mean?
- An opposing viewpoint.
- A posture in which two persons face each other.
- A position in which two dissimilar things illustrate each other by opposition; contrast.
Where does counterview come from?
From counter- + view.
Questions about saying counterview
How do you pronounce counterview?
Say KOWN-ter-vyoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntərˌvju/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌvjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterview?
Counterview has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · vyoo.
Is counterview 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌvjuː/ (KOWN-tuh-vyoo).