How to pronounce contractually
Say it like kun-TRAK-choo-uh-lee. Contractually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- kun
- TRAK
- choo
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contractually 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of contractually
American and British speakers say contractually in essentially the same way: /kənˈtræktʃuəli/ in the US and /kənˈtræktʃuːəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRAK-choo-uh-lee.
What does contractually mean?
- By means of a contract.
Where does contractually come from?
From contractual + -ly.
Words that rhyme with contractually
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Questions about saying contractually
How do you pronounce contractually?
Say kun-TRAK-choo-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtræktʃuəli/. In British English it is /kənˈtræktʃuːəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contractually?
Contractually has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: kun · TRAK · choo · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say contractually the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtræktʃuəli/ and the British form is /kənˈtræktʃuːəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.