counterplate

Questions

What does counterplate mean?

Any plate (flat piece of material) opposite to a primary one, such as an opposite engraved surface used in printing, or an opposite sheet of matrix rock from the one containing a fossil.

Where does counterplate come from?

From counter- + plate.

How to pronounce counterplate

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “counterplate” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.