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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.