To pronounce "counter", say COUNT-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊntə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈkaʊntə/
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"counter" has 2 syllables: count-er. It rhymes with encounter and mounter, if that helps it stick.
noun
“He's only 16 months, but is already a good counter – he can count to 100.”
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"Counter" has 2 syllables: count · er.
The IPA transcription of "counter" is /ˈkaʊntə/.
Counter: One who counts
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