How do you pronounce "counterfeit"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪt/ (KOWNT-ur-fit). In British English: /kˈaʊntəfɪt/ (K-ownt-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪt/ (KOWNT-ur-fit). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntəfˌeɪt/ (K-ownt-uhf).

Is "counterfeit" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪt/ (KOWNT-ur-fit), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntəfɪt/ (K-ownt-uhf).

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counterfeit

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/ˈkaʊntɝˌfɪt/

KOWNT-ur-fit

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊntcoun·ɝter·fɪtfeit

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