How to pronounce contraception
Say it like kahn-truh-SEP-shun. Contraception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌkɑntrəˈsɛpʃən/kahn-truh-SEP-shun
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- kahn
- truh
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does contraception mean?
noun
- birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- contraceptive method
Words that rhyme with contraception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contraception.
- exception
- reception
- perception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- misconception
- misperception
- preconception
Questions about saying contraception
How do you pronounce contraception?
Say kahn-truh-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraception?
Contraception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · SEP · shun.