How to Pronounce Counterclockwise

To pronounce "counterclockwise", 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

16

Letters

COUNT-ercl-ockw-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “counterclockwise”

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

What does counterclockwise mean?

adjective

  1. Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

adverb

  1. In the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

Synonyms

anticlockwisecontraclockwise

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Related words

contraclockwiseanticlockwiseleft-handedlevorotatorylevorotarywiddershinscounter-clockwiseleft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counterclockwise"?▾

"Counterclockwise" has 5 syllables: count · ercl · ockw · is · e.

What does "counterclockwise" mean?▾

Counterclockwise: Moving or located in the direction of rotation opposite from clockwise.

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