How to Pronounce "continuance"
word
kənˈtɪnjuəns
kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhns
kəntˈɪnjuːəns
kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhns
Definition
The act or state of continuing; a situation where something lasts for a period of time without interruption. It also refers to a legal postponement or delay of a court case or hearing.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɪnjuəns
British English
kəntˈɪnjuːəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhns
UK
kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhns
Listen in Context
The continuance of good weather helped the farmers.
The judge granted a continuance for the trial.
Education depends on the continuance of learning.
After much debate, the board agreed to the continuance of the project.