How to pronounce contradicting
Say it like kon-truh-DIK-ting. Contradicting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- kon
- truh
- DIK
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contradicting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contradicting
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-DIK-ting.
What does contradicting mean?
- present participle and gerund of contradict How to pronounce contradict
- An act of contradiction.
Words that rhyme with contradicting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contradicting.
Questions about saying contradicting
How do you pronounce contradicting?
Say kon-truh-DIK-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contradicting?
Contradicting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: kon · truh · DIK · ting.
Is contradicting 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/ (kon-truh-DIK-ting).