How to Pronounce "contestant"
word
/kənˈtɛstənt/
kuhn-TES-tuhnt
/kəntˈɛstənt/
kuhn-TES-tuhnt
Definition
A contestant is a person who takes part in a competition or contest, trying to win or achieve something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɛstənt/
British English
/kəntˈɛstənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TES-tuhnt
UK
kuhn-TES-tuhnt
Listen in Context
Each contestant must answer three questions.
The show had ten contestants from different cities.
The contestant smiled when she won the prize.
Every contestant gets just one chance to impress the judges.