How to pronounce contrition
Say it like kun-TRISH-un. Contrition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH).
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- kun
- TRISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrition 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.
- TRISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contrition
American and British speakers say contrition in essentially the same way: /kənˈtrɪʃən/ in the US and /kənˈtrɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRISH-un.
What does contrition mean?
- The state of being contrite; sincere penitence or remorse.
Where does contrition come from?
From Old French contriciun (French contrition), from Latin contrītiō.
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Words that rhyme with contrition
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Questions about saying contrition
How do you pronounce contrition?
Say kun-TRISH-un. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtrɪʃən/. In British English it is /kənˈtrɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrition?
Contrition has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRISH). Broken into parts: kun · TRISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say contrition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtrɪʃən/ and the British form is /kənˈtrɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.