How to Pronounce Counterpunch

To pronounce "counterpunch", say COUNT-erp-unch — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

COUNT-erp-unch

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💡 Tip for remembering “counterpunch”

"counterpunch" has 3 syllables: count-erp-unch. It rhymes with bunch and squinch, if that helps it stick.

What does counterpunch mean?

noun

  1. A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.
  2. A punch used in the cutting of other punches, often used to create the negative space in or around a glyph.

verb

  1. To deliver a punch designed to exploit an opponent's momentary defensive weakness caused by a punch thrown by the opponent.
  2. To deliver a competitive response to an opponent designed to exploit a weakness created by the opponent's offensive efforts.

Synonyms

blowcounterblowretaliatoryreturn

Words that rhyme with counterpunch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bunchsquinchmunchpunchhunchscrunchcrunchclunchskinchrunchlunchbunche

Related words

parrycountercounter-punchcounterblowcross-countercountermovecounterplaycounterpush

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counterpunch"?▾

"Counterpunch" has 3 syllables: count · erp · unch.

What does "counterpunch" mean?▾

Counterpunch: A punch delivered in response to a previous punch by somebody else, such as an opponent in a boxing match.

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