How to pronounce countrywide
Say it like KUHN-tree-wyde. Countrywide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈkʌntriˌwaɪd/KUHN-tree-wyde
UK British/ˌkʌntriˈwaɪd/kuhn-tree-WYDE
- KUHN
- tree
- wyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Countrywide 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- wydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of countrywide
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3.
British respelling: kuhn-tree-WYDE.
What does countrywide mean?
adjective
- Throughout a country.
- Throughout a country.
Where does countrywide come from?
From country + -wide.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying countrywide
How do you pronounce countrywide?
Say KUHN-tree-wyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌntriˌwaɪd/. In British English it is /ˌkʌntriˈwaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in countrywide?
Countrywide has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHN). Broken into parts: KUHN · tree · wyde.
Is countrywide pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 3. The British form is /ˌkʌntriˈwaɪd/ (kuhn-tree-WYDE).