How to Pronounce "contradictory"
word
ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɝi
kahn-truh-DIK-ter-ee
kˌɒntɹədˈɪktəɹˌi
kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ree
Definition
Describes things—such as statements, actions, or ideas—that are in direct opposition or cannot both be true at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɝi
British English
kˌɒntɹədˈɪktəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-truh-DIK-ter-ee
UK
kon-truh-DIK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
Their stories were contradictory and confused the police.
The two reports provided contradictory information.
Her actions were contradictory to her promises.
It's hard to trust him because he's always giving contradictory answers.