How to pronounce contraindication
Say it like kahn-truh-in-dih-KAY-shun. Contraindication has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY).
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US American/ˌkɑntrəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/kahn-truh-in-dih-KAY-shun
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- kahn
- truh
- in
- dih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraindication 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.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does contraindication mean?
noun
- A factor or symptom which makes a certain treatment inadvisable, generally or individually.
Where does contraindication come from?
From contra- + indication.
Words that rhyme with contraindication
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Questions about saying contraindication
How do you pronounce contraindication?
Say kahn-truh-in-dih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəɪndɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraindication?
Contraindication has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (KAY). Broken into parts: kahn · truh · in · dih · KAY · shun.