CONTEND Meaning of CONTEND in English contend BrE AmE kən ˈtend § ( ˌ ) kɒn- ▷ contend|ed ɪd əd ▷ contend|er/s ə/z AmE - ə r/z▷ contend|ing ɪŋ▷ contend|s z Longman Pronunciation English Dictionary. Английский словарь произношений Longman. 2012