How to pronounce contestable
Say it like kun-TES-tuh-bul. Contestable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- kun
- TES
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contestable 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.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contestable
American and British speakers say contestable in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛstəbəl/ in the US and /kənˈtɛstəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TES-tuh-bul.
What does contestable mean?
- That can be contested; debatable.“Some said he was the greatest of his time but with the amount of talent around that view was contestable.”
Where does contestable come from?
From contest + -able.
Words that rhyme with contestable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contestable.
Questions about saying contestable
How do you pronounce contestable?
Say kun-TES-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛstəbəl/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛstəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contestable?
Contestable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: kun · TES · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say contestable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛstəbəl/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛstəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.