How to pronounce contabescent
Say it like kahn-tuh-BES-unt. Contabescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BES).
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- kahn
- tuh
- BES
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contabescent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contabescent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-tuh-BES-unt.
What does contabescent mean?
- Wasting away gradually.
Where does contabescent come from?
From Latin contabescens.
Words that rhyme with contabescent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contabescent.
- adolescent
- crescent
- fluorescent
- incessant
- incandescent
- antidepressant
- iridescent
- pubescent
- convalescent
- depressant
Questions about saying contabescent
How do you pronounce contabescent?
Say kahn-tuh-BES-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntəˈbɛsənt/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntəˈbɛsənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contabescent?
Contabescent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BES). Broken into parts: kahn · tuh · BES · unt.
Is contabescent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒntəˈbɛsənt/ (kon-tuh-BES-unt).