How to Pronounce Contested

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

CONT-est-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “contested”

"contested" has 3 syllables: cont-est-ed. It rhymes with detested and manifested, if that helps it stick.

What does contested mean?

verb

  1. To contend.

    “I will contest for the open seat on the board.”

  2. To call into question; to oppose.

    “The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.”

adjective

  1. Controversial; contentious; debated

Synonyms

call into questionopposecompetecontendgo in forcontrovert

Antonyms

support

Words that rhyme with contested

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

detestedmanifestedattestedsuggestedrequestedvestedcongestedwrestedjestedbestedtestedinfested

Related words

contendrepugncompetitioncontroversialcontentiouscontroversydisputedisputed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contested"?▾

"Contested" has 3 syllables: cont · est · ed.

What does "contested" mean?▾

Contested: To contend.

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