Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

counterturn

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
coun-ter-turn
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.

noun

The critical moment in a drama, when, contrary to expectation, the action is embroiled in new difficulties.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From counter- + turn.

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

counterturns (plural)

Questions

What does counterturn mean?
A turn in the other direction; one of the turns of a zigzag.
Where does counterturn come from?
From counter- + turn.

How to pronounce counterturn

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