To pronounce "contour", say CONT-our — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
contour
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"contour" has 2 syllables: cont-our. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Contour" has 2 syllables: cont · our.
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