How to Pronounce Contenders

To pronounce "contenders", say CONT-end-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CONT-end-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “contenders”

"contenders" has 3 syllables: cont-end-ers. It rhymes with offenders and suspenders, if that helps it stick.

What does contenders mean?

noun

  1. Someone who competes with one or more other people.
  2. Someone who has a viable chance of winning a competition.

Words that rhyme with contenders

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

offenderssuspendersdefendersrenderstendersvendorsbenderslenderssurrendersvenderspretendersblenders

Related words

challengercompetitioncompetitorrivalapplicantsaspirantsbidscandidates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contenders"?▾

"Contenders" has 3 syllables: cont · end · ers.

What does "contenders" mean?▾

Contenders: Someone who competes with one or more other people.

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