To pronounce "counterexplanation", say COUNT-er-expl-an-at-ion — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
counterexplanation
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COUNT-er-expl-an-at-ion
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"counterexplanation" has 6 syllables: count-er-expl-an-at-ion.
"Counterexplanation" has 6 syllables: count · er · expl · an · at · ion.
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