How to pronounce contractors
Say it like KAHN-trak-terz. Contractors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- trak
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contractors 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.
- trakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of contractors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-trak-tuz.
What does contractors mean?
- plural of contractor How to pronounce contractor
Questions about saying contractors
How do you pronounce contractors?
Say KAHN-trak-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌtræktɚz/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnˌtræktəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contractors?
Contractors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · trak · terz.
Is contractors 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 /ˈkɒnˌtræktəz/ (KON-trak-tuz).