How to pronounce contrivances
Say it like kun-TRY-vun-siz. Contrivances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- kun
- TRY
- vun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contrivances 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.
- TRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contrivances
American and British speakers say contrivances in essentially the same way: /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/ in the US and /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TRY-vun-siz.
What does contrivances mean?
- plural of contrivance How to pronounce contrivance
Questions about saying contrivances
How do you pronounce contrivances?
Say kun-TRY-vun-siz. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/. In British English it is /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contrivances?
Contrivances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: kun · TRY · vun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say contrivances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/ and the British form is /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.