How to pronounce contortions
Say it like kun-TOR-shunz. Contortions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR).
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- kun
- TOR
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contortions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contortions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAW-shunz.
What does contortions mean?
- plural of contortion How to pronounce contortion
Questions about saying contortions
How do you pronounce contortions?
Say kun-TOR-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɔrʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈtɔːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contortions?
Contortions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOR). Broken into parts: kun · TOR · shunz.
Is contortions pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kənˈtɔːʃənz/ (kun-TAW-shunz).