To pronounce "contestants", say CONT-est-ants — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"contestants" has 3 syllables: cont-est-ants. It rhymes with decongestants, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Contestants" has 3 syllables: cont · est · ants.
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