How to pronounce contradicts
Say it like kahn-truh-DIKTS. Contradicts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIKTS).
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- kahn
- truh
- DIKTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contradicts 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.
- DIKTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contradicts
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-DIKTS.
What does contradicts mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of contradict How to pronounce contradict
Questions about saying contradicts
How do you pronounce contradicts?
Say kahn-truh-DIKTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈdɪkts/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contradicts?
Contradicts has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIKTS). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · DIKTS.
Is contradicts 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkts/ (kon-truh-DIKTS).