How Do You Spell COUNTERMARCH?

Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəmˌɑːt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "countermarch" is spelled with two main stress syllables: "coun" and "march." The "coun" syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /aʊ/, which is a diphthong made up of the sounds /a/ and /ʊ/. The "march" syllable is pronounced with the vowel sound /ɑː/, which is a long vowel sound. The final "er" in "countermarch" is pronounced with the sound /ər/, which is known as the schwa sound. Together, these sounds make up the correct phonetic transcription of the word "countermarch."

COUNTERMARCH Meaning and Definition

1. Countermarch is a term used in military tactics and formation maneuvers. It refers to a specific movement or action performed by a military unit, usually infantry, where the soldiers make an organized and coordinated turn to reverse their direction. This maneuver involves the simultaneous change of direction of several individuals or groups within the unit, creating an orderly and coordinated movement that allows for quick repositioning of troops or changing the line of attack or defense.

   A countermarch is typically executed when there is a need to quickly respond to changing battlefield conditions or to reorganize the force's formation. It can involve a simple turn to the left or right, or a complete about-face, depending on the tactical requirements and objectives of the military unit. The countermarch movement requires discipline, precision, and synchronization to ensure all soldiers within the unit perform the maneuver in harmony.

   In addition to its military usage, countermarch can also refer to a movement or action taken by a civilian group or individuals that involves a coordinated change of direction or reversal of course. This broader usage is often seen in historical or cultural contexts, such as in reference to a countermarch during a protest or a counterflow of traffic on a roadway.

   Overall, countermarch is a tactical and strategic movement used in military operations, as well as a term that can describe organized reversals or changes of direction in non-military contexts.

2. • To march back.

   • A marching back; a change of measures.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for COUNTERMARCH

• xountermarch
• vountermarch
• fountermarch
• dountermarch
• ciuntermarch
• ckuntermarch
• cluntermarch
• cpuntermarch
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• c9untermarch
• coyntermarch
• cohntermarch
• cojntermarch
• cointermarch
• co8ntermarch
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• coubtermarch
• coumtermarch
• coujtermarch

Etymology of COUNTERMARCH

The word "countermarch" has its roots in the Middle English language, where "countermarchen" was derived from the Old French term "contre marche". The Old French term itself was formed by combining "contre" meaning "against" or "opposite" with "marche" meaning "a boundary", "a border", or "a limit".

In military context, the term "countermarch" originally referred to the action of troops or units marching in the opposite direction or retracing their steps. Over time, it also became associated with a tactical maneuver where soldiers or a military formation change direction abruptly, often in response to a changing situation on the battlefield.

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Plural form of COUNTERMARCH is COUNTERMARCHES

Conjugate verb Countermarch

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have countermarched

you would have countermarched

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we would have countermarched

they would have countermarched

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been countermarching

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would countermarch

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be countermarching

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we would be countermarching

they would be countermarching

FUTURE

I will countermarch

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be countermarching

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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have countermarched

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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we will have been countermarching

they will have been countermarching

IMPERATIVE

you countermarch

we let´s countermarch

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to countermarch

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was countermarching

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he/she/it was countermarching

we were countermarching

they were countermarching

PAST PARTICIPLE

countermarched

PAST PERFECT

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you had countermarched

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been countermarching

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PRESENT

I countermarch

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am countermarching

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

countermarching

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it countermarch

SIMPLE PAST

I countermarched

you countermarched

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we countermarched

they countermarched