How to pronounce contracture
Say it like kun-TRAK-tyoor. Contracture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK).
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- kun
- TRAK
- tyoor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contracture 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.
- tyoorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of contracture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kun-TRAK-tyoor.
What does contracture mean?
- An abnormal, sometimes permanent, contraction of a muscle or skin; a deformity so caused.
Where does contracture come from?
From French contracture, from Latin contractura.
Questions about saying contracture
How do you pronounce contracture?
Say kun-TRAK-tyoor. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtræktjʊr/. In British English it is /kənˈtræktjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contracture?
Contracture has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAK). Broken into parts: kun · TRAK · tyoor.
Is contracture 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 /kənˈtræktjʊə/ (kun-TRAK-tyoor).