How to pronounce kontra
Say it like KON-truh. Kontra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑntrə/KON-truh
UK British/ˈkɒntrə/KON-truh
- KON
- truh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kontra pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kontra
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-truh.
What does kontra mean?
noun
- Synonym of bugarija.
- A large instrument, similar to a viola but with three strings and a flat bridge, originating in the traditional music of Transylvania.
- The harmonic and rhythmic part of certain Hungarian folk music, as opposed to the melodic part.
Questions about saying kontra
How do you pronounce kontra?
Say KON-truh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrə/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kontra?
Kontra has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · truh.
Is kontra 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 /ˈkɒntrə/ (KON-truh).