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How to pronounce "contenersi" in Italian

contenersi is pronounced kon.teˈner.si in Italian, with primary stress on the “NÉR” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 1 clip with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

kon.teˈner.si

con·te·NÉR·si

Primary stress: nér

Language:
Italiano
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IPAkon.teˈner.si
Syllablescon · te · nér · si
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più difficile contenersi ma con gli amici per enfatizzare

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The Italian word “contenersi” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as kon.teˈner.si. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (con · te · nér · si), with primary lexical stress placed on the 3rd syllable (nér). Grammatically, “contenersi” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic Italian video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “contenersi” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from Easy Italian.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇮🇹 ITEasy Italian
    Clip #1 · @5:19
    “fi l'ufficio e nel traffico anni il tasso di due momenti fiori più difficile contenersi ma con gli amici per enfatizzare un concetto diciamo oppure andos e arrabbiati”

Definition & Meaning: “contenersi”

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VERB
  • reflexive of contenere
  • to contain oneself, control oneself

Example Sentences (1)

  • “più difficile contenersi ma con gli amici per enfatizzare”

Pronounce: “contenersi”

Syllables:
con · te · nér · si
Primary stress:
nér
IPA:
kon.teˈner.si
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Frequently asked questions about contenersi

How do you pronounce “contenersi” in Italian?

“contenersi” is pronounced ⁄kon.teˈner.si⁄ in Italian. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “contenersi” mean?

“contenersi” means: reflexive of contenere