How to pronounce contorts
Say it like kun-TORTS. Contorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TORTS).
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- kun
- TORTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contorts 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.
- TORTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of contorts
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TAWTS.
What does contorts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of contort How to pronounce contort
Words that rhyme with contorts
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Questions about saying contorts
How do you pronounce contorts?
Say kun-TORTS. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɔrts/. In British English it is /kənˈtɔːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contorts?
Contorts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TORTS). Broken into parts: kun · TORTS.
Is contorts 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 /kənˈtɔːts/ (kun-TAWTS).