How to pronounce contours
Say it like KON-toorz. Contours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑnˌtʊrz/KON-toorz
UK British/ˈkɒnˌtʊəz/KON-toorz
- KON
- toorz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contours 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.
- toorzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of contours
- 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-toorz.
What does contours mean?
noun
- plural of contour How to pronounce contour
Questions about saying contours
How do you pronounce contours?
Say KON-toorz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌtʊrz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌtʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contours?
Contours has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · toorz.
Is contours 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 /ˈkɒnˌtʊəz/ (KON-toorz).