How to Pronounce Container

To pronounce "container", say CONT-ain-er — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈteɪnə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈteɪnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “container”

"container" has 3 syllables: cont-ain-er. It rhymes with retainer and planar, if that helps it stick.

What does container mean?

noun

  1. Someone who contains; something that contains.
  2. An item in which objects, materials or data can be stored or transported.

Synonyms

cargo container

Words that rhyme with container

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retainerplanarentertainerstrainertrainercampaignerrainercomplainermainercanerfeignerreigner

Related words

reservoirenclosurecontainmentcontainingcontainstorehousepackagingtrailer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "container"?▾

"Container" has 3 syllables: cont · ain · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "container"?▾

The IPA transcription of "container" is /kənˈteɪnə/.

What does "container" mean?▾

Container: Someone who contains; something that contains.

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