To pronounce "contentiously", say CONT-ent-iously — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONT-ent-iously
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"contentiously" has 3 syllables: cont-ent-iously.
"Contentiously" has 3 syllables: cont · ent · iously.
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