How to Pronounce "contrasts"
word
ˈkɑntɹæs/, /ˈkɑntɹæsts/, /kənˈtɹæs/, /kənˈtɹæsts
KAHN-trast, KAHN-trasts, kun-TRAST, kun-TRASTS
ˈkɒnˌtrɑːsts
KON-trahsts
Definition
Plural of 'contrast'; clear differences between things. As a verb, it means to compare two or more things to show differences.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑntɹæs/, /ˈkɑntɹæsts/, /kənˈtɹæs/, /kənˈtɹæsts
British English
ˈkɒnˌtrɑːsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-trast, KAHN-trasts, kun-TRAST, kun-TRASTS
UK
KON-trahsts
Listen in Context
The two paintings show strong contrasts in color.
She contrasts her hometown with the big city in her essay.
There are clear contrasts between day and night.
Modern architecture often contrasts sharply with historical buildings.