How to Pronounce "counterterrorist"
word
ˌkaʊntɝˈtɛɹɝɪst
kown-ter-TER-er-ist
ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrərɪst
kown-tuh-TERR-uh-rist
Definition
Related to actions or people that work to stop or fight against terrorism. Can describe both activities and specialized teams or individuals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɝˈtɛɹɝɪst
British English
ˌkaʊntəˈtɛrərɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-TER-er-ist
UK
kown-tuh-TERR-uh-rist
Listen in Context
The government has a counterterrorist unit.
She works as a counterterrorist officer.
Counterterrorist strategies are very important.
They brought in a team of counterterrorist experts after the incident.