How to Pronounce "counterbalance"
word
ˈkaʊntɝˌbæɫəns
KOWN-ter-BAL-ens
ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns
kown-tuh-BAL-ens
Definition
To have an equal and opposite effect that balances something else. It can be a noun (something that balances) or a verb (to balance out).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝˌbæɫəns
British English
ˌkaʊntə(ɹ)ˈbæləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-BAL-ens
UK
kown-tuh-BAL-ens
Listen in Context
The heavy weight acts as a counterbalance on the other side.
We need something to counterbalance the negative effects.
His kindness can counterbalance his strictness.
Extra income from her second job helped counterbalance the rising rent.