How to Pronounce Contrapuntal

To pronounce "contrapuntal", say CONTR-ap-unt-al — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

CONTR-ap-unt-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “contrapuntal”

"contrapuntal" has 4 syllables: contr-ap-unt-al.

What does contrapuntal mean?

adjective

  1. Of or in counterpoint.
  2. Of or relating to counterpoint.

Related words

polyphoniccounterpositionalcontraposedcounteroppositionalcountercounterpotentecounterdirectionalcounterlike

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How many syllables are in "contrapuntal"?▾

"Contrapuntal" has 4 syllables: contr · ap · unt · al.

What does "contrapuntal" mean?▾

Contrapuntal: Of or in counterpoint.

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