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