countenance
KOUN-ta-nans
kountanans
/ˈkaʊntənəns/ · 3 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “countenance” is spelled “kountanans”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | ou | n | t | a | n | a | n | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /aʊ/ | /n/ | /t/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /s/ |
English writes “countenance” with
11 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kountanans” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “countenance”
oncesincechancedancesenseevidencedifferenceexperienceprinceinsurance
“countenance” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “countenance”?
“countenance” is pronounced KOUN-ta-nans — IPA /ˈkaʊntənəns/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kountanans”.
How many syllables are in “countenance”?
“countenance” has 3 syllables: KOUN-ta-nans (the capitalized syllable is stressed).