How to Pronounce "contortionist"
word
kənˈtɔɹʃənəst
kuhn-TOR-shuh-nist
kəntˈɔːʃənˌɪst
kuhnt-AW-shuhn-ist
Definition
A contortionist is a performer who can twist and bend their body into unusual and extreme positions, often as part of a circus or stage show.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɔɹʃənəst
British English
kəntˈɔːʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TOR-shuh-nist
UK
kuhnt-AW-shuhn-ist
Listen in Context
The contortionist can bend her body into many shapes.
A contortionist performed at the circus last night.
The little girl wants to be a contortionist when she grows up.
I've never seen a contortionist twist like that before—it's unbelievable!