How many syllables in "counterterror"?

"counterterror" has 4 lettergrepen (coun - ter - ter - ror).

How to divide "counterterror"?

"counterterror" divides into 4 parts: coun · ter · ter · ror.

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

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

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4 Lettergrepen

"counterterror": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·ter·ror

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COUN-ter-ter-ror(coun · ter · ter · ror)● ○ ○ ○

Stress in "counterterror" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepencoun·ter·ter·ror

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