How to pronounce contravention
Say it like kon-truh-VEN-chun. Contravention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN).
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- kon
- truh
- VEN
- chun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contravention 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.
- VENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contravention
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-truh-VEN-chun.
What does contravention mean?
- The act of contravening (a rule, regulation, law, or order) or of not fulfilling (an obligation, promise, or agreement).“Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.”
Where does contravention come from?
From Middle French contravention.
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Questions about saying contravention
How do you pronounce contravention?
Say kon-truh-VEN-chun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈvɛntʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrəˈvɛntʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contravention?
Contravention has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VEN). Broken into parts: kon · truh · VEN · chun.
Is contravention 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 /ˌkɒntrəˈvɛntʃən/ (kon-truh-VEN-chun).