How to pronounce contuse
Say it like kun-TOOZ. Contuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOZ).
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- kun
- TOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contuse 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.
- TOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of contuse
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: kun-TYOOZ.
What does contuse mean?
- To injure without breaking the skin; to bruise.
Where does contuse come from?
From (the participle stem of) Latin contundere (“pound or beat small”), from com- + tundere (“beat, thump”).
Words that rhyme with contuse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contuse.
Questions about saying contuse
How do you pronounce contuse?
Say kun-TOOZ. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtuz/. In British English it is /kənˈtjuːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contuse?
Contuse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOOZ). Broken into parts: kun · TOOZ.
Is contuse pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /kənˈtjuːz/ (kun-TYOOZ).