How to Pronounce "countermanded"
word
ˌkaʊntɚˈmændɪd
kown-ter-MAN-did
kˈaʊntəmˌændɪd
KOWN-tuh-mand-id
Definition
To officially cancel or change a previous order or command, especially by giving a new one that reverses it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɚˈmændɪd
British English
kˈaʊntəmˌændɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-MAN-did
UK
KOWN-tuh-mand-id
Listen in Context
The general countermanded the attack order.
The manager countermanded the instructions sent yesterday.
The order was quickly countermanded after a mistake was discovered.
He had no choice but to countermand his original demand once new evidence appeared.