how to pronounce kontra

/ˈkɔntʁa/

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kontra is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of kontra in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… pro und kontra argumente abwägen dann …”

meanings of kontra

noun:

Double.
Con (disadvantage).

kontra frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word kontra occurs in german on average 1 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.