How to Pronounce "contradiction"
word
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkʃən/
kahn-truh-DIK-shun
/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkʃən/
kon-truh-DIK-shun
Definition
A contradiction is when two or more statements, ideas, or actions are opposed to each other and cannot all be true at the same time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkʃən/
British English
/kˌɒntɹədˈɪkʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-truh-DIK-shun
UK
kon-truh-DIK-shun
Listen in Context
There is a contradiction between his words and his actions.
A square circle is a contradiction.
Scientists look for any contradiction in the results.
That's a clear contradiction—you can't say both things are true.