How to Pronounce Continual

To pronounce "continual", say CONT-in-ual — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɪnjuəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈtɪnjuəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continual”

"continual" has 3 syllables: cont-in-ual.

What does continual mean?

adjective

  1. Recurring in steady, rapid succession.
  2. Seemingly continuous; appearing to have no end or interruption.

Related words

perennialperpetualeverlastingconstantincessantpersistentrecurrentcontinuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continual"?▾

"Continual" has 3 syllables: cont · in · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "continual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continual" is /kənˈtɪnjuəl/.

What does "continual" mean?▾

Continual: Recurring in steady, rapid succession.

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