How to Pronounce Counts

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

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Syllable

Letters

/kaʊnts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “counts”

"counts" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with recounts and mounts, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kountz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does counts mean?

noun

The act of counting or tallying a quantity.
“Give the chairs a quick count to check if we have enough.”
The result of a tally that reveals the number of items in a set; a quantity counted.

verb

To recite numbers in sequence.
“Can you count to a hundred?”
To determine the number (of objects in a group).
“There are three apples; count them.”

noun

The male ruler of a county.
A nobleman holding a rank intermediate between dukes and barons.

Synonyms

enumerate number earl comte graf conte

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Words that rhyme with counts

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recounts mounts discounts amounts founts headcounts accounts kountz mountz younts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "counts"?▾

"Counts" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "counts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "counts" is /kaʊnts/.

What does "counts" mean?▾

Counts: The act of counting or tallying a quantity.

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