How to pronounce countervote
Say it like kown-ter-VOHT. Countervote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOHT).
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- kown
- ter
- VOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countervote 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- VOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of countervote
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kown-tuh-VOHT.
What does countervote mean?
- To vote against.
- To balance or overcome by voting.
- A vote that goes against another.
Where does countervote come from?
From counter- + vote.
Words that rhyme with countervote
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Questions about saying countervote
How do you pronounce countervote?
Say kown-ter-VOHT. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərˈvoʊt/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəˈvəʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countervote?
Countervote has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VOHT). Broken into parts: kown · ter · VOHT.
Is countervote 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 /ˌkaʊntəˈvəʊt/ (kown-tuh-VOHT).