How to pronounce contributed
Say it like kun-TRIB-yoo-tid. Contributed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
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- kun
- TRIB
- yoo
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributed 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.
- TRIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contributed
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-TRIB-yoo-tid.
What does contributed mean?
- simple past and past participle of contribute How to pronounce contribute
Questions about saying contributed
How do you pronounce contributed?
Say kun-TRIB-yoo-tid. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtrɪbjutɪd/. In British English it is /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributed?
Contributed has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: kun · TRIB · yoo · tid.
Is contributed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/ (kun-TRIB-yoo-tid).