To pronounce "contrarian", say CONTR-ar-ian — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
contrarian
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CONTR-ar-ian
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"contrarian" has 3 syllables: contr-ar-ian. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Contrarian" has 3 syllables: contr · ar · ian.
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