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How to pronounce contrast
Say it like this: /ˈkɑnt(ʃ)ɹæst/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does contrast mean?
nounA difference in lightness, brightness or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable.
“The red and the orange don't have much contrast between them — I can hardly tell them apart.”
A control on a television, etc, that adjusts the amount of contrast in the images being displayed.
“Ohh, you can't fool me. This thing's top of the line! It's got two contrast knobs!”
A difference between two objects, people or concepts.
“Israel is a country of many contrasts.”
verbTo set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between; to counterpoint.
To form a contrast.
“Foreground and background strongly contrast.”
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