contestant

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Syllables con·test·ant

Stress con-TEST-ant

Phonics Breakdown

con

/kən/

schwa

test

/tɛst/

short e

ant

/ənt/

schwa

Meaning

a person who takes part in a contest or competition

Sound Reference

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con=/kən/(connect) + test=/tɛst/(test) + ant=/ənt/(assistant)

Example

Each contestant answered the questions confidently.