How to Pronounce Continued

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈtɪnjuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “continued”

"continued" has 3 syllables: cont-in-ued. It rhymes with discontinued, if that helps it stick.

What does continued mean?

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.

noun

  1. The word continued when placed in the end of the page to show it is to be continued

adjective

  1. Prolonged; unstopped.
  2. Uninterrupted.

Synonyms

carry ongo onproceedresumekeepkeep on

Antonyms

discontinuestopterminate

Words that rhyme with continued

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

discontinued

Related words

ongoingcontinuationcontinuitycontinuallyperennialperpetualenduringlasting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "continued"?▾

"Continued" has 3 syllables: cont · in · ued.

What is the IPA transcription of "continued"?▾

The IPA transcription of "continued" is /kənˈtɪnjuːd/.

What does "continued" mean?▾

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

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