How to Pronounce Counterpart

To pronounce "counterpart", say COUNT-erp-art — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “counterpart”

"counterpart" has 3 syllables: count-erp-art. It rhymes with impart and tart, if that helps it stick.

What does counterpart mean?

noun

  1. Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

    “Those brass knobs and their hollow counterparts interlock perfectly”

  2. A duplicate of a legal document.

verb

  1. Counterbalance.

Synonyms

equivalenthomologopposite numberpendant

Words that rhyme with counterpart

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imparttartpartdartsmartstartsweetheartheartdepartartapartcart

Related words

similitudevis-a-vistwinpartnermatchingequivalencyparallelequivalence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counterpart"?▾

"Counterpart" has 3 syllables: count · erp · art.

What is the IPA transcription of "counterpart"?▾

The IPA transcription of "counterpart" is /ˈkaʊntəˌpɑːt/.

What does "counterpart" mean?▾

Counterpart: Either of two parts that fit together, or complement one another.

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