How to pronounce contrasts
Say it like KAHN-trasts. Contrasts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- trasts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrasts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trastsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of contrasts
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: KON-trahsts.
Other ways to say contrasts
Contrasts also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- kun-TRASTS /kənˈtræsts/
- kun-TRAS /kənˈtræs/
What does contrasts mean?
- plural of contrast How to pronounce contrast
- third-person singular simple present indicative of contrast How to pronounce contrast
Questions about saying contrasts
How do you pronounce contrasts?
Say KAHN-trasts. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntræsts/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrɑːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrasts?
Contrasts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · trasts.
Is contrasts 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 /ˈkɒntrɑːsts/ (KON-trahsts).