How to pronounce contributing
Say it like kun-TRIB-yoo-ting. Contributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB).
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- kun
- TRIB
- yoo
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributing 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contributing
- 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-ting.
What does contributing mean?
- tending to bring about; being partly responsible for“working conditions are not conducive to productivity”“the seaport was a contributing factor in the growth of the city”
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Questions about saying contributing
How do you pronounce contributing?
Say kun-TRIB-yoo-ting. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtrɪbjutɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributing?
Contributing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIB). Broken into parts: kun · TRIB · yoo · ting.
Is contributing 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 /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/ (kun-TRIB-yoo-ting).