How to Pronounce "contend with"
expression
kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
kuhn-TEND with or wit͟h
kəntˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð
kuhnt-END with
Definition
To deal with a difficult situation, problem, or person. It suggests having to face or struggle against something challenging.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɛnd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
kəntˈɛnd/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TEND with or wit͟h
UK
kuhnt-END with
Listen in Context
She had to contend with many problems at work.
Many families contend with financial difficulties.
We must contend with the weather during the trip.
After moving to the city, he had to contend with noise every night.