How to pronounce continuous

continuous

/kənˈtɪnjuːəs/

4 syllables, stress on the second

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/k/as in cat	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/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.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/n/as in no	Tongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/j/as in yes	Tongue high and forward, as for a very short “ee”.
/uː/as in food	A long “oo” with rounded lips.
/ə/as in cup	A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

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How do you pronounce continuous?

Continuous is pronounced /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/ in American English.

How many syllables are in continuous?

Continuous has 4 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in continuous?

The second syllable: /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/.