How to pronounce contended
Say it like kun-TEN-did. Contended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- kun
- TEN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contended 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contended
American and British speakers say contended in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛndɪd/ in the US and /kənˈtɛndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEN-did.
What does contended mean?
- simple past and past participle of contend How to pronounce contend
Words that rhyme with contended
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contended.
Questions about saying contended
How do you pronounce contended?
Say kun-TEN-did. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛndɪd/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contended?
Contended has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say contended the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛndɪd/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.