How to pronounce contorniate
Say it like kun-TOR-nee-ut. Contorniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- kun
- TOR
- nee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contorniate 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.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contorniate
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAW-nee-ut.
What does contorniate mean?
- A bronze medal or medallion with a deep furrow on the contour or edge, supposed to have been struck in the days of Constantine and his successors.
- Having a furrow of this kind.
Where does contorniate come from?
From Italian contorniato, present participle of contorniare (“to make a circuit or outline”).
Questions about saying contorniate
How do you pronounce contorniate?
Say kun-TOR-nee-ut. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɔrniət/. In British English it is /kənˈtɔːniət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contorniate?
Contorniate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: kun · TOR · nee · ut.
Is contorniate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈtɔːniət/ (kun-TAW-nee-ut).