How to pronounce contesting
Say it like kun-TES-ting. Contesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- kun
- TES
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contesting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contesting
American and British speakers say contesting in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/ in the US and /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TES-ting.
What does contesting mean?
- The act of one who contests something; a disputation.
- present participle and gerund of contest How to pronounce contest
Words that rhyme with contesting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contesting.
Questions about saying contesting
How do you pronounce contesting?
Say kun-TES-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contesting?
Contesting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: kun · TES · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say contesting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛstɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.