How to Pronounce Counterfactual

To pronounce "counterfactual", say COUNT-erf-act-ual — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “counterfactual”

"counterfactual" has 4 syllables: count-erf-act-ual.

What does counterfactual mean?

noun

  1. A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.
  2. A hypothetical state of the world, used to assess the impact of an action.

adjective

  1. Contrary to the facts; untrue.
  2. Of or in comparison to a hypothetical state of the world.

Related words

conditionalassumedintervenerputativespeculativehypotheticalnotionaltentative

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counterfactual"?▾

"Counterfactual" has 4 syllables: count · erf · act · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "counterfactual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "counterfactual" is /ˌkaʊntɚˈfæktʃuəl/.

What does "counterfactual" mean?▾

Counterfactual: A claim, hypothesis, or other belief that is contrary to the facts.

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