How to pronounce contents
Say it like KON-tents. Contents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- tents
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tentsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of contents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tents.
Other ways to say contents
Contents also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-TENTS /kənˈtɛnts/
What does contents mean?
- (usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something“he emptied the contents of his pockets”“the two groups were similar in content”
- a list of divisions (chapters or articles) and the pages on which they start
Questions about saying contents
How do you pronounce contents?
Say KON-tents. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɛnts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contents?
Contents has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tents.
Is contents pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntɛnts/ (KON-tents).