How to pronounce continents
Say it like KON-tuh-nunts. Continents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- tuh
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Continents 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of continents
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tuh-nunts.
What does continents mean?
- plural of continent How to pronounce continent
Questions about saying continents
How do you pronounce continents?
Say KON-tuh-nunts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntənənts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntənənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in continents?
Continents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tuh · nunts.
Is continents 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 /ˈkɒntənənts/ (KON-tuh-nunts).