How to Pronounce "counterattack"
word
ˈkaʊntɝəˌtæk
KOWN-ter-uh-TAK
kˈaʊntəɹɐtˌæk
KOWN-tuh-ruh-TAK
Definition
A counterattack is an attack made in response to an enemy's attack, to try to defend yourself or gain an advantage.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝəˌtæk
British English
kˈaʊntəɹɐtˌæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-uh-TAK
UK
KOWN-tuh-ruh-TAK
Listen in Context
The army launched a counterattack at dawn.
After losing the ball, the team made a quick counterattack.
They planned a counterattack to regain control.
Just when they seemed defeated, they surprised everyone with a powerful counterattack.