To pronounce "counter-intuitive", say COUNT-er-int-uit-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"counter-intuitive" has 6 syllables: count-er-int-uit-iv-e.
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"Counter-intuitive" has 6 syllables: count · er · int · uit · iv · e.
Counter-intuitive: Contrary to intuition or common sense.
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