How to pronounce contemplated
Say it like KAHN-tum-play-tid. Contemplated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- tum
- play
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contemplated pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- playGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contemplated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KON-tum-play-tid.
What does contemplated mean?
- simple past and past participle of contemplate How to pronounce contemplate
Questions about saying contemplated
How do you pronounce contemplated?
Say KAHN-tum-play-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contemplated?
Contemplated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · tum · play · tid.
Is contemplated 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 /ˈkɒntəmˌpleɪtɪd/ (KON-tum-play-tid).