How do you pronounce "counterparts"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑːrts/ (KOWNT-ur-pahrts). In British English: /kˈaʊntəpˌɑːts/ (K-ownt-uhp). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑːrts/ (KOWNT-ur-pahrts). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntəpˌɑːts/ (K-ownt-uhp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑːrts/ (KOWNT-ur-pahrts), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntəpˌɑːts/ (K-ownt-uhp).

How to Pronounce "counterparts"

🗣️pronounce.how

counterparts

regional

/ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑːrts/

KOWNT-ur-pahrts

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊntcoun·ɝter·pɑːrtsparts

Source

90%confidence📘 CMU Pronouncing Dictionary v0.7b

All Variants

Browse by Letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Edit on GitHub Report an issue

Last updated: 2026-02-14