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