How to pronounce kontras
Say it like KAHN-trus. Kontras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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US American/ˈkɑntrəs/KAHN-trus
UK British/ˈkɒntrəs/KON-trus
- KAHN
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kontras 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.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kontras
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-trus.
What does kontras mean?
noun
- plural of kontra How to pronounce kontra
Questions about saying kontras
How do you pronounce kontras?
Say KAHN-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrəs/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kontras?
Kontras has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · trus.
Is kontras 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 /ˈkɒntrəs/ (KON-trus).