How to pronounce contractual
Say it like kun-TRAK-choo-ul. Contractual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- kun
- TRAK
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contractual 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.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contractual
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: kun-TRAK-choorl.
What does contractual mean?
- Of, relating to, or enforced by a contract.“contractual rights, contractual obligations”
- A contractualized employee; One who is hired as a temporary worker, especially one who is hired for a single project.
- A charge for a service that is applied through a contract with another provider.
- A contract specifying details of the relationship with another country or body
Where does contractual come from?
Morphologically contract + -ual, from Latin contractus + -al.
Words that rhyme with contractual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contractual.
Questions about saying contractual
How do you pronounce contractual?
Say kun-TRAK-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtræktʃuəl/. In British English it is /kənˈtræktʃʊəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contractual?
Contractual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: kun · TRAK · choo · ul.
Is contractual pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /kənˈtræktʃʊəl/ (kun-TRAK-choorl).