How to pronounce contentions
Say it like kun-TEN-shunz. Contentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- kun
- TEN
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contentions
American and British speakers say contentions in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛnʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈtɛnʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEN-shunz.
What does contentions mean?
- plural of contention How to pronounce contention
Questions about saying contentions
How do you pronounce contentions?
Say kun-TEN-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛnʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛnʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentions?
Contentions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say contentions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛnʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛnʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.