How to pronounce contest
contest
/ˈkɑːntest/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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There is a second pronunciation: /kənˈtest/.
Contest, sound by sound
| /k/as in cat | With a light puff of air at the start of a word. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /n/as in no | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /t/as in ten | Tongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air. |
In a sentence
Emily won first prize in the speech contest.
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- vignette/vɪnˈjet/
- schedule/ˈskedʒʊl/
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce contest?
Contest is pronounced /ˈkɑːntest/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kənˈtest/, is also used.
How many syllables are in contest?
Contest has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in contest?
The first syllable: /ˈkɑːntest/.