How to pronounce contentiousness
Say it like kun-TEN-shuh-snus. Contentiousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
- kun
- TEN
- shuh
- snus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentiousness 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contentiousness
American and British speakers say contentiousness in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/ in the US and /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEN-shuh-snus.
What does contentiousness mean?
- The state of being contentious.
Where does contentiousness come from?
From contentious + -ness.
Questions about saying contentiousness
How do you pronounce contentiousness?
Say kun-TEN-shuh-snus. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentiousness?
Contentiousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · shuh · snus.
Do Americans and Brits say contentiousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛnʃəsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.