How to pronounce context
Say it like KON-tekst. Context has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- tekst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Context pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tekstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of context
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tekst.
What does context mean?
- discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
- the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event“the historical context”
Where does context come from?
From Latin context(us).
Questions about saying context
How do you pronounce context?
Say KON-tekst. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɛkst/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɛkst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in context?
Context has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tekst.
Is context 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 /ˈkɒntɛkst/ (KON-tekst).