How to pronounce contrariness
Say it like KON-trer-ee-nus. Contrariness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑntrɛrinəs/KON-trer-ee-nus
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KON
- trer
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrariness 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.
- trerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does contrariness mean?
noun
- The state of being contrary
Where does contrariness come from?
From contrary + -ness.
Questions about saying contrariness
How do you pronounce contrariness?
Say KON-trer-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrɛrinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrariness?
Contrariness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · trer · ee · nus.