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contestant

/kənˈtɛstənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.48 in modern English

Syllables
con-tes-tant
IPA
/kənˈtɛstənt/
12
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.

noun

One who brings a legal challenge (such as a will, verdict, or decision).

Etymology

From French contestant, present participle of contester.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /kənˈtɛstənt/
  • British English: /kənˈtɛstənt/

Inflected Forms

contestants (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

contender contestee

Synonyms

competitor dissenter dissident protester objector

Rhymes With

decongestant

Questions

How do you pronounce contestant?
The recorded pronunciation is /kənˈtɛstənt/.
What does contestant mean?
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
Where does contestant come from?
From French contestant, present participle of contester.

How to pronounce contestant

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