How to pronounce contribution
Say it like kon-truh-BYOO-shun. Contribution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO).
- kon
- truh
- BYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contribution 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.
- BYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contribution
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-trih-BYOO-shun.
What does contribution mean?
- the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result“I am proud of my contribution in advancing the project”“they all did their share of the work”
- a voluntary gift (as of money or service or ideas) made to some worthwhile cause
- act of giving in common with others for a common purpose especially to a charity
Where does contribution come from?
From Middle English contribucioun, contribucion, from Old French contribution, from Latin contribūtiōnem, contribūtiō, from Latin contribuēre.
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Words that rhyme with contribution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contribution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- execution
- pollution
- prosecution
Questions about saying contribution
How do you pronounce contribution?
Say kon-truh-BYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈbjuʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contribution?
Contribution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO). Broken into parts: kon · truh · BYOO · shun.
Is contribution 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 /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃən/ (kon-trih-BYOO-shun).