How to Pronounce "on the contrary"
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi
ON-thuh-KAHN-treh-ree, on-thuh-kuhn-TREH-ree
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi
ON-thuh-KON-truh-ree
Definition
Used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of what was just mentioned, showing a contrasting or opposite idea.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi
British English
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ON-thuh-KAHN-treh-ree, on-thuh-kuhn-TREH-ree
UK
ON-thuh-KON-truh-ree
Listen in Context
He is not lazy; on the contrary, he works very hard.
The weather wasn't bad. On the contrary, it was perfect for a picnic.
I am not bored. On the contrary, I'm having a great time.
Some people think the new rule is unfair. On the contrary, it helps everyone equally.