How to Pronounce "counterpart"
word
ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑɹt
KOWN-ter-part
kˈaʊntəpˌɑːt
KOWN-tuh-paht
Definition
A counterpart is a person or thing that has the same function or position in a different place, organization, or group.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝˌpɑɹt
British English
kˈaʊntəpˌɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-part
UK
KOWN-tuh-paht
Listen in Context
The French president met with his American counterpart.
My counterpart in the London office will handle the report.
This tool is the digital counterpart of the paper version.
Our legal team consulted their German counterparts before making a decision.