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How to pronounce “contour”
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Pronunciation guide for contour
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of contour with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- David Stork
use the so-called occluding contour algorithm.
- Definition summary
- An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
Example 1 of 8
How to pronounce contour
David Stork
use the so-called occluding contour algorithm.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “contour”
Meaning
- [Noun]
- An outline, boundary or border, usually of curved shape.
- A line on a map or chart delineating those points which have the same altitude or other plotted quantity: a contour line or isopleth; (metonymically) the landform or its surface.
- (linguistics) a speech sound which behaves as a single segment, but which makes an internal transition from one quality, place, or manner to another.
- (figurative) A general description giving the most important points.
- [Verb]
- (transitive) To form a more or less curved boundary or border upon.
- (transitive) To mark with contour lines.
- (intransitive) To practise the makeup technique of contouring.
- (figurative) To shape conditions regarding salient points.
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