How to Pronounce "countermission"
word
ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmɪʃ.ən
KOWN-ter-MISH-uhn
ˈkaʊn.təˌmɪʃ.ən
KOWN-tuh-MISH-uhn
Definition
A countermission is a mission or assignment created to oppose or neutralize another mission, usually by an opposing group or side.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊn.tɚˌmɪʃ.ən
British English
ˈkaʊn.təˌmɪʃ.ən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-MISH-uhn
UK
KOWN-tuh-MISH-uhn
Listen in Context
The army launched a countermission to stop the enemy’s plan.
They failed their countermission last night.
A countermission was necessary to protect the village.
After hearing about the spy's plan, headquarters ordered a secret countermission.