How many syllables in "counterfeit"?

"counterfeit" has 3 lettergrepen (coun - ter - feit).

How to divide "counterfeit"?

"counterfeit" divides into 3 parts: coun · ter · feit.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"counterfeit": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·feit

Hoofdklemtoon

COUN-ter-feit(coun · ter · feit)● ○ ○

Stress in "counterfeit" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkaʊntərfɪt⁄

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IPAˈkaʊntərfɪt

Lettergrepencoun·ter·feit

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no longer be able to use it. It would be counterfeit. And this is a big problem for multiple reasons. There are a couple of problems with this solution. uh for multiple reasons. There are a couple

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How many syllables in "counterfeit"?: "counterfeit" has 3 lettergrepen (coun - ter - feit).
How to divide "counterfeit"?: "counterfeit" divides into 3 parts: coun · ter · feit.
Where is the stress in "counterfeit"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "counterfeit"?: Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... feit) and listen on SayItVid.