How to Pronounce Countertenor

To pronounce "countertenor", say COUNT-ert-en-or — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

COUNT-ert-en-or

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💡 Tip for remembering “countertenor”

"countertenor" has 4 syllables: count-ert-en-or. It rhymes with tenor and tenner, if that helps it stick.

What does countertenor mean?

noun

  1. Adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range
  2. Male singing voice far higher than the typical male vocal range

Words that rhyme with countertenor

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tenortennerkennerheldentenordenarzehnerdennerstennerbehnerbennerbrennercenter

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countertenor"?▾

"Countertenor" has 4 syllables: count · ert · en · or.

What does "countertenor" mean?▾

Countertenor: Adult male singer who uses head tone or falsetto to sing far higher than the typical male vocal range

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