How to pronounce contradictorily
Say it like kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ruh-lee. Contradictorily has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK).
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- kon
- truh
- DIK
- tuh
- ruh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contradictorily 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep 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 contradictorily
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ruh-lee.
What does contradictorily mean?
- In a contradictory manner“She said not to come over, but then she contradictorily demanded I come get her.”
Where does contradictorily come from?
From contradictory + -ly.
Questions about saying contradictorily
How do you pronounce contradictorily?
Say kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ruh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktərəli/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktərəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contradictorily?
Contradictorily has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIK). Broken into parts: kon · truh · DIK · tuh · ruh · lee.
Is contradictorily 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktərəli/ (kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ruh-lee).