How to Pronounce "run counter to"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈkaʊntɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
RUN KOWN-ter TOO, tuh, ti
ɹˈʌn/ /kˈaʊntɐ/ /tˈuː
run KOWN-tuh too
Definition
To be in opposition to something, or to go against a rule, belief, or expectation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈkaʊntɝ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /kˈaʊntɐ/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN KOWN-ter TOO, tuh, ti
UK
run KOWN-tuh too
Listen in Context
His decision runs counter to common sense.
Smoking in hospitals runs counter to their health policies.
Your actions run counter to your promises.
What she said really runs counter to what everyone else believes.