How to pronounce contested
Say it like kun-TES-tud. Contested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- kun
- TES
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contested 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contested
American and British speakers say contested in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛstəd/ in the US and /kənˈtɛstəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TES-tud.
What does contested mean?
- disputed or made the object of contention or competition“a contested election”
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Words that rhyme with contested
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Questions about saying contested
How do you pronounce contested?
Say kun-TES-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛstəd/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛstəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contested?
Contested has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: kun · TES · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say contested the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛstəd/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛstəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.