To pronounce "continent", say CONT-in-ent — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"continent" has 3 syllables: cont-in-ent. It rhymes with incontinent and midcontinent, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Continent" has 3 syllables: cont · in · ent.
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