how to pronounce counterbalance

/ˈkaʊn.təˌbæl.əns/

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counterbalance is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of counterbalance in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… designed to counterbalance the Eiffel …”

meanings of counterbalance

noun:

A force or influence that balances, checks or limits an opposite one.
A weight that is put in opposition to an equal weight so it keeps that in balance.

verb:

To apply weight in order to balance an opposing weight.
To match or equal in effect when applying opposing force.

counterbalance frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word counterbalance occurs in english on average 0.8 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 counterbalance can be related to

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1) communication, information, and media;

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