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How to pronounce “contentious”
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Pronunciation guide for contentious
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of contentious with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The US Bombed Iran. Now What?
and they were contentious
- Definition summary
- Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce contentious
The US Bombed Iran. Now What?
and they were contentious
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “contentious”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
- Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.
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