How to pronounce continentals
Say it like kahn-tuh-NEN-tulz. Continentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN).
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- kahn
- tuh
- NEN
- tulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Continentals 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of continentals
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-tuh-NEN-tulz.
What does continentals mean?
- plural of continental How to pronounce continental
Words that rhyme with continentals
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of continentals.
Questions about saying continentals
How do you pronounce continentals?
Say kahn-tuh-NEN-tulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntəˈnɛntəlz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntəˈnɛntəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in continentals?
Continentals has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NEN). Broken into parts: kahn · tuh · NEN · tulz.
Is continentals 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 /ˌkɒntəˈnɛntəlz/ (kon-tuh-NEN-tulz).