To pronounce "kontra", say KONTR-a — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
kontra
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KONTR-a
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"kontra" has 2 syllables: kontr-a. It rhymes with entre and contra-, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: contra — easy to mix up when writing.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Kontra" has 2 syllables: kontr · a.
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