How to pronounce contenders
Say it like kun-TEN-derz. Contenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- kun
- TEN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contenders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of contenders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TEN-duz.
What does contenders mean?
- plural of contender How to pronounce contender
Questions about saying contenders
How do you pronounce contenders?
Say kun-TEN-derz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛndɚz/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contenders?
Contenders has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · derz.
Is contenders pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈtɛndəz/ (kun-TEN-duz).