How to pronounce contrast

contrast

/ˈkɑːntræst/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /kənˈtræst/.

/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.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/æ/as in cat	Open the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/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.

The contrast immediately jumps out at one.

How do you pronounce contrast?

Contrast is pronounced /ˈkɑːntræst/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /kənˈtræst/, is also used.

How many syllables are in contrast?

Contrast has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in contrast?

The first syllable: /ˈkɑːntræst/.