How to Pronounce "continent"
word
/ˈkɑntənənt/
KAHN-tuh-nuhnt
/kˈɒntɪnənt/
KON-ti-nuhnt
Definition
A continent is one of the large land areas on Earth, such as Africa, Asia, or Europe. There are usually considered to be seven continents in the world.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑntənənt/
British English
/kˈɒntɪnənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-tuh-nuhnt
UK
KON-ti-nuhnt
Listen in Context
Africa is a very large continent.
There are seven continents on Earth.
Australia is the smallest continent.
He dreams of visiting every continent someday.