How do you pronounce contention?

contention is pronounced as /kənˈtɛnʃən/.

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contention

⚔️contention (kɑ̃tɛ̃sjɔ̃)

noun

/kənˈtɛnʃən/

contestation, désaccord (contestation, désaccord)

contented contentious

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Signification

heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate

Traduction de la signification

désaccord ou argument passionné; un point affirmé dans un débat

Phrases d'exemple

The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.

La principale contestation entre les deux parties concernait la réforme fiscale.

Synonymes

dispute, argument, debate, disagreement

Antonymes

agreement, harmony

Collocations

main contention, point of contention, cause of contention, fierce contention

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