How to Pronounce Countermove

To pronounce "countermove", say COUNT-erm-ov-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

COUNT-erm-ov-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “countermove”

"countermove" has 4 syllables: count-erm-ov-e. It rhymes with improve and prove, if that helps it stick.

What does countermove mean?

noun

  1. A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.

    “move and countermove”

verb

  1. To move in opposition or in retaliation.

Words that rhyme with countermove

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

improveprovemovegrooveremovebehoovedisprovedisapproveapprovepoovehoove

Related words

counterattackcounterplaycounterwagercounterblowcounterpushcounter-attackcountercounterpunch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countermove"?▾

"Countermove" has 4 syllables: count · erm · ov · e.

What does "countermove" mean?▾

Countermove: A move in opposition or response to a preceding move.

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