How to Pronounce "counterrevolutionary"
word
ˌkaʊntɝɹɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi
KOWN-ter-REV-uh-LOO-shuh-NER-ee
ˌkaʊntəˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri
KOWN-tuh-REV-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Definition
A counterrevolutionary is a person or action that opposes or tries to reverse a revolution, often trying to restore the previous system or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntɝɹɛvəˈɫuʃəˌnɛɹi
British English
ˌkaʊntəˌrɛvəˈluːʃənəri
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-REV-uh-LOO-shuh-NER-ee
UK
KOWN-tuh-REV-uh-LOO-shuh-nuh-ree
Listen in Context
The army defeated the counterrevolutionary forces.
He was accused of being a counterrevolutionary.
A counterrevolutionary movement began after the new laws were passed.
Some people viewed his reforms as counterrevolutionary, arguing they would undo progress.