How to pronounce counter
counter
/ˈkaʊntər/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Counter, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /aʊ/as in now | Glide from “ah” to “oo”. One syllable. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /ər/as in bird | Lips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound. |
In a sentence
On which counter can I make my appointment?
More words with the /ɜː/ sound
- xavier/ˈzeɪvjər/
- worcestershire/ˈwʊstərʃər/
- zephyr/ˈzefər/
- hermes/ˈhɜːmiːz/
- xerxes/ˈzɜːksiːz/
- hyperbole/haɪˈpɜːbəliː/
- water/ˈwɔːtər/
- azure/ˈæʒər/
- uruguay/ˈjɜːəgweɪ/
- flour/ˈflaʊər/
Questions and answers
How do you pronounce counter?
Counter is pronounced /ˈkaʊntər/ in American English.
How many syllables are in counter?
Counter has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in counter?
The first syllable: /ˈkaʊntər/.