To pronounce "counterclaim", say COUNT-ercl-aim — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"counterclaim" has 3 syllables: count-ercl-aim. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.
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"Counterclaim" has 3 syllables: count · ercl · aim.
Counterclaim: A suit filed by a defendant against a plaintiff secondary to the original complaint.
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