How to pronounce contemplates
Say it like KAHN-tum-playts. Contemplates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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US American/ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪts/KAHN-tum-playts
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAHN
- tum
- playts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contemplates 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.
- playtsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does contemplates mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of contemplate How to pronounce contemplate
Questions about saying contemplates
How do you pronounce contemplates?
Say KAHN-tum-playts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contemplates?
Contemplates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · tum · playts.