How to Pronounce "countermand"
word
ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd
kown-ter-MAHND
kˈaʊntəmˌænd
KOWN-tuh-mand
Definition
To officially cancel or reverse a previous order or command, often by giving a new order that disagrees with the first.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkaʊntəˈmɑːnd
British English
kˈaʊntəmˌænd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kown-ter-MAHND
UK
KOWN-tuh-mand
Listen in Context
The general decided to countermand the attack order.
Please countermand your last instruction.
A manager can countermand an employee’s order if needed.
The supervisor countermanded the shipment right before it left the warehouse.