How to pronounce contranym
Say it like KON-truh-nim. Contranym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- truh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contranym 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.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contranym
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-truh-nim.
What does contranym mean?
- Alternative form of contronym.
Where does contranym come from?
By surface analysis, contra- + -nym; diachronically, coined in 1962 by Jack Herring as contronym from contr(a)- + -onym.
Questions about saying contranym
How do you pronounce contranym?
Say KON-truh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contranym?
Contranym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · truh · nim.
Is contranym 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 /ˈkɒntrənɪm/ (KON-truh-nim).