How to Pronounce Contests

To pronounce "contests", say CONT-ests — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CONT-ests

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💡 Tip for remembering “contests”

"contests" has 2 syllables: cont-ests. It rhymes with nonetheless and nevertheless, if that helps it stick.

What does contests mean?

noun

  1. Controversy; debate.

    “no contest”

  2. Struggle for superiority; combat.

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.”

Synonyms

battlecombatfightcompetitionpageantcontroversydebatediscussioncall into questionoppose

Antonyms

support

Words that rhyme with contests

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

contendrepugncompetitionappealsarguesassistancecampaignschallenges

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contests"?▾

"Contests" has 2 syllables: cont · ests.

What does "contests" mean?▾

Contests: Controversy; debate.

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