how to pronounce counterweight

/ˈkaʊntɚˌwɛɪt/

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counterweight is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of counterweight in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… can look it up to be a counterweight to …”

meanings of counterweight

noun:

A heavy mass of often iron or concrete, mechanically linked in opposition to a load which is to be raised and lowered, with the intent of reducing the amount of work which must be done to effect the raising and lowering. Counterweights are used, for example, in cable-hauled elevators and some kinds of movable bridges (e.g. a bascule bridge).

verb:

To fit with a counterweight.

counterweight frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word counterweight occurs in english on average 0.2 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.

topics counterweight can be related to

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