How to pronounce counterweights
Say it like KOWN-ter-wayts. Counterweights has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN).
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- KOWN
- ter
- wayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterweights 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.
- waytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of counterweights
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KOWN-tuh-wayts.
What does counterweights mean?
- plural of counterweight How to pronounce counterweight
- third-person singular simple present indicative of counterweight How to pronounce counterweight
Questions about saying counterweights
How do you pronounce counterweights?
Say KOWN-ter-wayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkaʊntɚˌweɪts/. In British English it is /ˈkaʊntəˌweɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterweights?
Counterweights has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOWN). Broken into parts: KOWN · ter · wayts.
Is counterweights 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 /ˈkaʊntəˌweɪts/ (KOWN-tuh-wayts).