How do you pronounce "counterpoint"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/ (KOWNT-ur-poynt). In British English: /kˈaʊntəpˌɔɪnt/ (K-ownt-uhp). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/ (KOWNT-ur-poynt). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntəpˌɔɪnt/ (K-ownt-uhp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/ (KOWNT-ur-poynt), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntəpˌɔɪnt/ (K-ownt-uhp).

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counterpoint

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/ˈkaʊntɝˌpɔɪnt/

KOWNT-ur-poynt

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kaʊntcoun·ɝter·pɔɪntpoint

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