How to pronounce contango
Say it like kun-TANG-goh. Contango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG).
- kun
- TANG
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contango 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.
- TANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of contango
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: kun-TANG-goh.
What does contango mean?
- The situation in a futures market where prices for future delivery are higher than prices for immediate (or nearer) delivery, indicating the expectation that the price of the underlying asset will go up.
- The amount by which prices for future delivery are higher than prices for near delivery.
Where does contango come from?
The term originated in early-19th-century England, and is believed to be a corruption of continuation, continue or contingent.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- forwardation
Words that rhyme with contango
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contango.
Questions about saying contango
How do you pronounce contango?
Say kun-TANG-goh. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtæŋɡoʊ/. In British English it is /kənˈtæŋɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contango?
Contango has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TANG). Broken into parts: kun · TANG · goh.
Is contango pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /kənˈtæŋɡəʊ/ (kun-TANG-goh).