How to Pronounce "counterattacked"
word
ˌkaʊntɝəˈtækt
kown-ter-uh-TAKT
kˈaʊntəɹɐtˌækt
KOWN-tuh-ruht-AKT
Definition
To attack back after being attacked first, especially in a battle or competition. Used when a person or group responds strongly against an opponent's action.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɝəˈtækt
British English
kˈaʊntəɹɐtˌækt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-uh-TAKT
UK
KOWN-tuh-ruht-AKT
Listen in Context
The army counterattacked after losing ground.
The other team counterattacked and scored a goal.
After the insult, she counterattacked with sharp words.
Just when we thought they were defeated, they counterattacked with surprising force.