How to Pronounce Continue

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈtɪnjuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continue”

"continue" has 3 syllables: cont-in-ue. It rhymes with discontinue, if that helps it stick.

What does continue mean?

noun

  1. An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.
  2. A statement which causes a loop to start executing the next iteration, skipping the statements following it.

verb

  1. To proceed with (doing an activity); to prolong (an activity).

    “Do you want me to continue to unload these?”

  2. To make last; to prolong.

Synonyms

carry ongo onproceedresumekeepkeep on

Antonyms

discontinuestopterminate

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Words that rhyme with continue

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discontinue

Related words

keepstayproceedretainuphold

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continue"?▾

"Continue" has 3 syllables: cont · in · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "continue"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continue" is /kənˈtɪnjuː/.

What does "continue" mean?▾

Continue: An option allowing a gamer to resume play after game over, when all lives have been lost.

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