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