To pronounce "counterespionage", say COUNT-er-esp-ion-ag-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"counterespionage" has 6 syllables: count-er-esp-ion-ag-e. It rhymes with espionage, if that helps it stick.
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"Counterespionage" has 6 syllables: count · er · esp · ion · ag · e.
Counterespionage: All those activities undertaken to neutralize or exploit the espionage activities of another nation or an enemy.
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