How to Pronounce Countries

To pronounce "countries", say COUNTR-ies — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkʌntɹiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “countries”

"countries" has 2 syllables: countr-ies.

What does countries mean?

noun

  1. (chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.
  2. A set region of land having particular human occupation or agreed limits, especially inhabited by members of the same race, speakers of the same language etc., or associated with a given person, occupation, species etc.

noun

  1. A style of popular music that originated in the folk music of the rural population of the southern and western United States and characterized by string-band instruments and simple melodies.

Synonyms

countrycountry and westerncountry-western music

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "countries"?▾

"Countries" has 2 syllables: countr · ies.

What is the IPA transcription of "countries"?▾

The IPA transcription of "countries" is /ˈkʌntɹiz/.

What does "countries" mean?▾

Countries: (chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

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