How to pronounce contains
Say it like kun-TAYNZ. Contains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ).
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- kun
- TAYNZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contains pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYNZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of contains
American and British speakers say contains in essentially the same way: /kənˈteɪnz/ in the US and /kənˈteɪnz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TAYNZ.
What does contains mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of contain How to pronounce contain
Words that rhyme with contains
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contains.
Questions about saying contains
How do you pronounce contains?
Say kun-TAYNZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈteɪnz/. In British English it is /kənˈteɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contains?
Contains has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAYNZ). Broken into parts: kun · TAYNZ.
Do Americans and Brits say contains the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈteɪnz/ and the British form is /kənˈteɪnz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.