How to Pronounce Country

To pronounce "country", say COUNTRY — one syllable, IPA /ˈkɐntɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈkɐntɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “country”

"country" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with vintry, if that helps it stick.

What does country mean?

noun

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

adjective

From or in the countryside or connected with it.
Of or connected to country music.

noun

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

country country and western country-western music

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Words that rhyme with country

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vintry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "country"?▾

"Country" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "country"?▾

The IPA transcription of "country" is /ˈkɐntɹi/.

What does "country" mean?▾

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

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