How to pronounce contraindicate
Say it like kahn-truh-IN-dih-kayt. Contraindicate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IN).
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- kahn
- truh
- IN
- dih
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraindicate 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.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of contraindicate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-IN-dih-kayt.
What does contraindicate mean?
- To make inadvisable; to warn against a specific medicine or treatment.
Where does contraindicate come from?
From contra- + indicate.
Questions about saying contraindicate
How do you pronounce contraindicate?
Say kahn-truh-IN-dih-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraindicate?
Contraindicate has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (IN). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · IN · dih · kayt.
Is contraindicate 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈɪndɪkeɪt/ (kon-truh-IN-dih-kayt).