How to Pronounce Contiguous

To pronounce "contiguous", say CONT-ig-uous — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈtɪɡjuəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contiguous”

"contiguous" has 3 syllables: cont-ig-uous. It rhymes with ambiguous, if that helps it stick.

What does contiguous mean?

adjective

  1. Connected; touching; abutting.
  2. Adjacent; neighboring.

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Words that rhyme with contiguous

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ambiguous

Related words

adjoiningconterminousadjacentabuttingconnectedimmediateclosebordering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contiguous"?▾

"Contiguous" has 3 syllables: cont · ig · uous.

What is the IPA transcription of "contiguous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contiguous" is /kənˈtɪɡjuəs/.

What does "contiguous" mean?▾

Contiguous: Connected; touching; abutting.

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