To pronounce "counter-", say COUNT-er — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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COUNT-er
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"counter-" has 2 syllables: count-er. It rhymes with encounter and mounter, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: countor — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Counter-" has 2 syllables: count · er.
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