How many syllables in counterpoint?
Syllables in counterpoint
3
coun·ter·point
Counterpoint has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.
How to say counterpoint
| Pronunciation | /ˈkaʊntɚˌpɔɪnt/ 3 syllables, COUN-ter-point · DUM-da-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | First syllable |
| Letters | 12 |
To count it yourself, say counterpoint slowly and listen for each vowel sound: coun, ter, point. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with counterpoint
- point
- joint
- appoint
- disappoint
- standpoint
- viewpoint
- checkpoint
- pinpoint
- gunpoint
- pointe
- endpoint
- midpoint
- anoint
- disjoint
- needlepoint
- knifepoint
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Questions
- How many syllables are in counterpoint?
- Counterpoint has three syllables.
- How do you divide counterpoint into syllables?
- Counterpoint divides as coun-ter-point.
- Which syllable is stressed in counterpoint?
- The first syllable (COUN-ter-point).