How to pronounce contradictions
Say it like kahn-truh-DIK-shunz. Contradictions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- kahn
- truh
- DIK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contradictions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contradictions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-DIK-shunz.
What does contradictions mean?
- plural of contradiction How to pronounce contradiction
Questions about saying contradictions
How do you pronounce contradictions?
Say kahn-truh-DIK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contradictions?
Contradictions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · DIK · shunz.
Is contradictions 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkʃənz/ (kon-truh-DIK-shunz).