How to pronounce contributions
Say it like kon-truh-BYOO-shunz. Contributions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO).
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- kon
- truh
- BYOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contributions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contributions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-trih-BYOO-shunz.
What does contributions mean?
- plural of contribution How to pronounce contribution
Questions about saying contributions
How do you pronounce contributions?
Say kon-truh-BYOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑntrəˈbjuʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contributions?
Contributions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BYOO). Broken into parts: kon · truh · BYOO · shunz.
Is contributions 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 /ˌkɒntrɪˈbjuːʃənz/ (kon-trih-BYOO-shunz).