how to pronounce contingent

/kɔ̃.tɛ̃.ʒɑ̃/

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contingent is pronounced in three syllables

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1.

ɔ̃

2.

ɛ̃

3.

ɑ̃

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An example use of contingent in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… deuxième pan le deuxième contingent qui …”

meanings of contingent

noun:

Quota.
Contingent.

adjective:

Contingent.

contingent frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word contingent occurs in french on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.