How many syllables in "counterbalance"?

"counterbalance" has 4 sílabas (coun - ter - ba - lance).

How to divide "counterbalance"?

"counterbalance" divides into 4 parts: coun · ter · ba · lance.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... ba... lance) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

4 Sílabas

"counterbalance": 4 sílabas.

Sílabas:coun·ter·ba·lance

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coun-ter-BA-lance(coun · ter · ba · lance)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "counterbalance" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkaʊntɚˈbæləns⁄

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How many syllables in "counterbalance"?: "counterbalance" has 4 sílabas (coun - ter - ba - lance).
How to divide "counterbalance"?: "counterbalance" divides into 4 parts: coun · ter · ba · lance.
Where is the stress in "counterbalance"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "counterbalance"?: Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... ba... lance) and listen on SayItVid.