How to pronounce contos
Say it like KON-tohz. Contos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑntoʊz/KON-tohz
UK British/ˈkɒntəʊz/KON-tohz
- KON
- tohz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contos 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.
- tohzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of contos
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KON-tohz.
What does contos mean?
noun
- plural of conto
Questions about saying contos
How do you pronounce contos?
Say KON-tohz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntoʊz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contos?
Contos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tohz.
Is contos 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 /ˈkɒntəʊz/ (KON-tohz).