How to pronounce contracting
Say it like KAHN-trak-ting. Contracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- trak
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contracting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contracting
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: kun-TRAK-ting.
What does contracting mean?
- becoming infected“catching cold is sometimes unavoidable”“the contracting of a serious illness can be financially catastrophic”
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Questions about saying contracting
How do you pronounce contracting?
Say KAHN-trak-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntræktɪŋ/. In British English it is /kənˈtræktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contracting?
Contracting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · trak · ting.
Is contracting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /kənˈtræktɪŋ/ (kun-TRAK-ting).