How to pronounce countries
Say it like KUHN-treez. Countries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
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- KUHN
- treez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- treezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of countries
American and British speakers say countries in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌntriz/ in the US and /ˈkʌntriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHN-treez.
What does countries mean?
- plural of country. How to pronounce country
Words that sound like countries
- country's
Questions about saying countries
How do you pronounce countries?
Say KUHN-treez. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntriz/. In British English it is /ˈkʌntriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countries?
Countries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · treez.
Do Americans and Brits say countries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌntriz/ and the British form is /ˈkʌntriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as countries?
Countries sounds the same as country's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.