How to pronounce contoured
Say it like KON-toord. Contoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnˌtʊrd/KON-toord
UK British/ˈkɒnˌtʊəd/KON-toord
- KON
- toord
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contoured 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.
- toordGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of contoured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-toord.
What does contoured mean?
Questions about saying contoured
How do you pronounce contoured?
Say KON-toord. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌtʊrd/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌtʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contoured?
Contoured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · toord.
Is contoured 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 /ˈkɒnˌtʊəd/ (KON-toord).