How to pronounce contradicted
Say it like kahn-truh-DIK-tud. Contradicted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- kahn
- truh
- DIK
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contradicted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contradicted
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-DIK-tud.
What does contradicted mean?
- simple past and past participle of contradict How to pronounce contradict
- Disputed; questioned.
Words that rhyme with contradicted
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Questions about saying contradicted
How do you pronounce contradicted?
Say kahn-truh-DIK-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktəd/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contradicted?
Contradicted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · DIK · tud.
Is contradicted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəd/ (kon-truh-DIK-tud).