Hyphenation of counterattack

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word counterattack? This word can be hyphenated and contains 4 syllables as shown below.

coun-ter-at-tack

Definitions of counterattack:

1.
An attack by a defending force against an attacking enemy force in order to regain lost ground or cut off enemy advance units etc.
2.
(chess) an attack that is intended to counter the opponent's advantage in another part of the board
3.
Make a counterattack

Synonyms of counterattack:

noun countermove, attack, onslaught, onset, onrush
noun counterplay, attack
verb counterstrike, attack, assail

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