How to Pronounce Countenance

To pronounce "countenance", say COUNT-en-anc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

countenance

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying countenance, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

11

Letters

/[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “countenance”

"countenance" has 4 syllables: count-en-anc-e. It rhymes with mountenaunce, if that helps it stick.

What does countenance mean?

noun

  1. Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.
  2. Favour; support; encouragement.

verb

  1. To tolerate, support, sanction, patronise or approve of something.

    “The cruel punishment was countenanced by the government, although it was not officially legal.”

Synonyms

approvesanctionsupporttolerate

Words that rhyme with countenance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

mountenaunce

Related words

visagesmilerletkissermugpermitallowendorsement

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countenance"?▾

"Countenance" has 4 syllables: count · en · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "countenance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "countenance" is /[kʲʰæũ̯.ʔɪ̆.nəns]/.

What does "countenance" mean?▾

Countenance: Appearance, especially the features and expression of the face.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “countenance” in the full dictionary →