How to pronounce contraptions
Say it like kun-TRAP-shunz. Contraptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAP).
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- kun
- TRAP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraptions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contraptions
American and British speakers say contraptions in essentially the same way: /kənˈtræpʃənz/ in the US and /kənˈtræpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRAP-shunz.
What does contraptions mean?
- plural of contraption How to pronounce contraption
Questions about saying contraptions
How do you pronounce contraptions?
Say kun-TRAP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtræpʃənz/. In British English it is /kənˈtræpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraptions?
Contraptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRAP). Broken into parts: kun · TRAP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say contraptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtræpʃənz/ and the British form is /kənˈtræpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.