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