how to pronounce counterforce

/ˈkaʊntɚˌfɔːɹs/

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counterforce is pronounced in three syllables

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meanings of counterforce

noun:

A force that opposes another force.

adjective:

Targeting an opponent's military assets, such as missile silos, rather than other valuable assets such as cities and civilian populations.

counterforce frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word counterforce occurs in english on average 0.1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.