How to Pronounce Counter-offensive

To pronounce "counter-offensive", say COUNT-er-off-ens-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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COUNT-er-off-ens-iv-e

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"counter-offensive" has 6 syllables: count-er-off-ens-iv-e.

What does counter-offensive mean?

noun

  1. An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

adjective

  1. Being or relating to an attack in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

Synonyms

counter-attack

Related words

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

"Counter-offensive" has 6 syllables: count · er · off · ens · iv · e.

What does "counter-offensive" mean?▾

Counter-offensive: An attack made in response to a previous offensive, and intended to stop it.

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