Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

contest shape

/ˈkɑːntɛst ˌʃeɪp/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.31 in modern English

Syllables
con-test shape
IPA
/ˈkɑːntɛst ˌʃeɪp/
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A physique made ready for a bodybuilding contest, with minimal body fat and maximum muscle volume.

Uncountable

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈkɑːntɛst ˌʃeɪp/
  • British English: /ˈkɒntɛst ˌʃeɪp/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce contest shape?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkɑːntɛst ˌʃeɪp/.
What does contest shape mean?
A physique made ready for a bodybuilding contest, with minimal body fat and maximum muscle volume.

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