Native Phrase Lab
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How to pronounce country
/ˈkʌntri/ British English
KUN·tree
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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✗ Many people say
KOWN·try
✓ Say
KUN·tree
My tip
ou sounds like the u in sun: KUN-tree.
In a sentence
The country lane goes past the farm.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: KUN-tree.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce country?
In British English, country is pronounced /ˈkʌntri/. Say it like this: KUN-tree. ou sounds like the u in sun: KUN-tree.
How many syllables are in country?
When you say it, country has 2 syllables: KUN-tree. The strong beat is the first one, KUN.