How many syllables in "counterterrorism"?

"counterterrorism" has 5 lettergrepen (coun - ter - ter - ro - rism).

How to divide "counterterrorism"?

"counterterrorism" divides into 5 parts: coun · ter · ter · ro · rism.

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

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

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5 Lettergrepen

"counterterrorism": 5 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:coun·ter·ter·ro·rism

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coun-ter-TER-ro-rism(coun · ter · ter · ro · rism)○ ○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "counterterrorism" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkaʊn.tərˈtɛr.ə.rɪ.zəm⁄

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IPAˌkaʊn.tərˈtɛr.ə.rɪ.zəm

Lettergrepencoun·ter·ter·ro·rism

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How many syllables in "counterterrorism"?: "counterterrorism" has 5 lettergrepen (coun - ter - ter - ro - rism).
How to divide "counterterrorism"?: "counterterrorism" divides into 5 parts: coun · ter · ter · ro · rism.
Where is the stress in "counterterrorism"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "counterterrorism"?: Say each syllable slowly (coun... ter... ter... ro... rism) and listen on SayItVid.