How to Pronounce "contestants"
word
/kənˈtɛstənts/
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
/kəntˈɛstənts/
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
Definition
People who compete in a contest or competition, such as a game show, talent show, or sports event.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɛstənts/
British English
/kəntˈɛstənts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
UK
kuhn-TES-tuhnts
Listen in Context
There are five contestants in the final round.
The contestants stood on stage, waiting for the results.
Each contestant introduced themselves before the show began.
These contestants have trained for months to be here.