How to Pronounce Counteract

To pronounce "counteract", say COUNT-er-act — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “counteract”

"counteract" has 3 syllables: count-er-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does counteract mean?

noun

  1. An action performed in opposition to another action.

verb

  1. To have a contrary or opposing effect or force on
  2. To deliberately act in opposition to, to thwart or frustrate

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Words that rhyme with counteract

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abstractimpactcompactactcontractenactcontactextractexactartifactretracttract

Related words

antagonizesabotagecountercheckundermineneutralizecountervailsubvertcounterbalance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counteract"?▾

"Counteract" has 3 syllables: count · er · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "counteract"?▾

The IPA transcription of "counteract" is /ˈkaʊntəɹˌækt/.

What does "counteract" mean?▾

Counteract: An action performed in opposition to another action.

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