How to pronounce contestation
Say it like kahn-teh-STAY-shun. Contestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- kahn
- teh
- STAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contestation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contestation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-teh-STAY-shun.
What does contestation mean?
- The act of contesting; emulation
- The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
- Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
Where does contestation come from?
From contest + -ation.
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Words that rhyme with contestation
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Questions about saying contestation
How do you pronounce contestation?
Say kahn-teh-STAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntɛˈsteɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntɛˈsteɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contestation?
Contestation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: kahn · teh · STAY · shun.
Is contestation 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 /ˌkɒntɛˈsteɪʃən/ (kon-teh-STAY-shun).