How to Pronounce "countermove"
word
ˈkaʊntɝˌmuv
KOWN-ter-moov
kˈaʊntəmˌuːv
KOWN-tuh-moov
Definition
An action taken to respond to or oppose someone else's move or strategy, often in games, negotiations, or strategies.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkaʊntɝˌmuv
British English
kˈaʊntəmˌuːv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOWN-ter-moov
UK
KOWN-tuh-moov
Listen in Context
The player's countermove surprised everyone.
Every move has a possible countermove.
Her countermove saved the team from losing.
After his opponent blocked the shot, he instantly planned a smart countermove.