How to Pronounce "contractions"
word
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz
/kəntɹˈækʃənz/
kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz
Definition
"Contractions" can refer to two things: the tightening and shortening of muscles (such as during exercise or childbirth) or the shortened forms of words in grammar (like "don't" for "do not").
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
British English
/kəntɹˈækʃənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz
UK
kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz
Listen in Context
During labor, the doctor measured the mother's contractions.
In English, we use contractions like "isn't" and "you're" when speaking.
His muscles made small contractions after he exercised.
If you want to sound more natural in conversation, try using contractions whenever possible.