How to Pronounce Continuance

To pronounce "continuance", say CONT-in-uanc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɪnjʊəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/kənˈtɪnjʊəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continuance”

"continuance" has 4 syllables: cont-in-uanc-e. It rhymes with discontinuance, if that helps it stick.

What does continuance mean?

noun

  1. The action of continuing.
  2. An order issued by a court granting a postponement of a legal proceeding for a set period.

Synonyms

perduranceremanence

Antonyms

discontinuance

Words that rhyme with continuance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discontinuance

Related words

continuationdurationcontinuingcontinuityperpetuationpermanencepersistencecontinuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continuance"?▾

"Continuance" has 4 syllables: cont · in · uanc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "continuance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continuance" is /kənˈtɪnjʊəns/.

What does "continuance" mean?▾

Continuance: The action of continuing.

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