How do you pronounce "contemplated"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪd/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-id). In British English: /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪd/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪd/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-id). In Australian English: /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪd/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt).

Is "contemplated" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪd/ (KAHNT-uhm-playt-id), while in British English it's /kˈɒntəmplˌeɪtɪd/ (K-ont-uhmpl-ayt).

How to Pronounce "contemplated"

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contemplated

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/ˈkɑːntəmˌpleɪtɪd/

KAHNT-uhm-playt-id

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːntcon·əmtem·pleɪtplat·ɪded

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