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How to pronounce“contention”in English

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In natural English speech, "contention" appears in contexts such as: "But aren't these two things sort of tugging at each other in different directions and business is in the middle? I mean, basically the the contention from some business is it not is that the labor government is making it harder to employ people and that will at a time when they're saying also you need to employ more people and people who need a lot more help. Couple of things. I think that that is a great example of where you think about all the". Listen to the exact timestamped clip in the accompanying video with synchronized subtitles.

IPA/kənˈtɛnʃən/

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But aren't these two things sort of tugging at each other in different directions and business is in the middle? I mean, basically the the

contention from some business is it not is that the labor government is making it harder to employ people and that will at a time when they're saying also you

need to employ more people and people who need a lot more help. Couple of things. I think that that is a great example of where you think about all the

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noun

Argument, contest, debate, strife, struggle.

noun

A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

“It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.”

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