How to Pronounce Counter-attack

To pronounce "counter-attack", say COUNT-er-att-ack — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

14

Letters

COUNT-er-att-ack

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💡 Tip for remembering “counter-attack”

"counter-attack" has 4 syllables: count-er-att-ack.

What does counter-attack mean?

noun

  1. An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

verb

  1. To attack in response to an attack by opponents

Synonyms

counter-offensive

Antonyms

counter-time

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Related words

counter-offensivecounteractioncounterattackcountermeasurecounterresponseretaliationriposte

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counter-attack"?▾

"Counter-attack" has 4 syllables: count · er · att · ack.

What does "counter-attack" mean?▾

Counter-attack: An attack made in response to an attack by the opponents

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