How to pronounce contiguous
Say it like kun-TIG-yoo-us. Contiguous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIG).
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- kun
- TIG
- yoo
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contiguous 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.
- TIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contiguous
American and British speakers say contiguous in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ in the US and /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TIG-yoo-us.
What does contiguous mean?
- Connected; touching; abutting.
- Adjacent; neighboring.
- Connecting without a break.
Where does contiguous come from?
From Latin contiguus (“touching”) + -ous, from contingere (“to touch”); see contingent, contact, contagion.
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Words that rhyme with contiguous
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Questions about saying contiguous
How do you pronounce contiguous?
Say kun-TIG-yoo-us. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/. In British English it is /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contiguous?
Contiguous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIG). Broken into parts: kun · TIG · yoo · us.
Do Americans and Brits say contiguous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/ and the British form is /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.