How to Pronounce Continuum

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

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3

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/kənˈtɪnjuəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “continuum

"continuum" has 3 syllables: cont-in-uum.

What does continuum mean?

noun

  1. A continuous series or whole, no part of which is noticeably different from its adjacent parts, although the ends or extremes of it are very different from each other.
  2. A continuous extent.

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How many syllables are in "continuum"?

"Continuum" has 3 syllables: cont · in · uum.

What is the IPA transcription of "continuum"?

The IPA transcription of "continuum" is /kənˈtɪnjuəm/.

What does "continuum" mean?

Continuum: A continuous series or whole, no part of which is noticeably different from its adjacent parts, although the ends or extremes of it are very different from each other.

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