How to Pronounce "contrivance"
word
kənˈtɹaɪvəns
kuhn-TRY-vuhns
kəntɹˈaɪvəns
kun-TRY-vuhns
Definition
A contrivance is a clever device, invention, or tool created for a specific purpose. It can also refer to something done in an artificial or forced way.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɹaɪvəns
British English
kəntɹˈaɪvəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRY-vuhns
UK
kun-TRY-vuhns
Listen in Context
Do you really think that contrivance is going to fool anyone?
The inventor showed his latest contrivance to the audience.
This simple contrivance helps open bottles more easily.
She built a contrivance from old parts to fix the door.