How to Pronounce Counter-clockwise

To pronounce "counter-clockwise", say COUNT-ercl-ockw-is-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

17

Letters

COUNT-ercl-ockw-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “counter-clockwise”

"counter-clockwise" has 5 syllables: count-ercl-ockw-is-e.

What does counter-clockwise mean?

adjective

  1. Counterclockwise; anticlockwise

adverb

  1. Counterclockwise; anticlockwise

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Related words

counterclockwiseoppositecontrarycontraclockwiserightwisecountersunwiseclockwisesunwise

Frequently asked questions

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

"Counter-clockwise" has 5 syllables: count · ercl · ockw · is · e.

What does "counter-clockwise" mean?▾

Counter-clockwise: Counterclockwise; anticlockwise

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