How to Pronounce Over-the-counter

To pronounce "over-the-counter", say OV-erth-ec-ount-er — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

16

Letters

OV-erth-ec-ount-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “over-the-counter”

"over-the-counter" has 5 syllables: ov-erth-ec-ount-er.

What does over-the-counter mean?

adjective

  1. Legal for sale or distribution without the requirement of a prescription (of medicine and other treatments); abbreviated as OTC.
  2. Involving direct interaction between two parties without an intermediary. Thus, any market where items such as stocks or currency are bought and sold at a distance, rather than on the exchange.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "over-the-counter"?▾

"Over-the-counter" has 5 syllables: ov · erth · ec · ount · er.

What does "over-the-counter" mean?▾

Over-the-counter: Legal for sale or distribution without the requirement of a prescription (of medicine and other treatments); abbreviated as OTC.

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