How to Pronounce "counterstrike"
word
KOWN-ter-stryk
KOWN-tuh-stryk
Definition
A counterstrike is an attack made in response to another attack; it means fighting back after being attacked.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝˌstɹaɪk
British English
ˈkaʊntəˌstraɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-stryk
UK
KOWN-tuh-stryk
Listen in Context
After the surprise attack, the army planned a counterstrike.
The team launched a swift counterstrike to defend themselves.
A well-timed counterstrike can change the outcome of a battle.
Right after they attacked us, we hit them with a powerful counterstrike.