How to pronounce contrasting
Say it like kun-TRAS-ting. Contrasting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAS).
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US American/kənˈtræstɪŋ/kun-TRAS-ting
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- kun
- TRAS
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrasting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does contrasting mean?
adjective
- Set in opposition; markedly different.“George W. Bush and John Kerry had contrasting debating styles.”
- present participle and gerund of contrast How to pronounce contrast
Where does contrasting come from?
From contrast + -ing.
Words that rhyme with contrasting
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Questions about saying contrasting
How do you pronounce contrasting?
Say kun-TRAS-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtræstɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrasting?
Contrasting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAS). Broken into parts: kun · TRAS · ting.