How to Pronounce County

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈkaʊnti/

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💡 Tip for remembering “county”

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

What does county mean?

noun

  1. The land ruled by a count or a countess.
  2. An administrative region of various countries, including Bhutan, Canada, China, Croatia, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and 48 of the 50 United States (excluding Alaska and Louisiana).

adjective

  1. Characteristic of a ‘county family’; representative of the gentry or aristocracy of a county.

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Words that rhyme with county

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

downytowniebountyfrownytownytowneedowniemountiebrowny

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "county"?▾

"County" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "county"?▾

The IPA transcription of "county" is /ˈkaʊnti/.

What does "county" mean?▾

County: The land ruled by a count or a countess.

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