How to Pronounce "contract"
word
/ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/
KON-trakt (noun), kuhn-TRAKT (verb)
/ˈkɒnˌtɹækt/
KON-trakt (noun), kuhn-TRAKT (verb)
Definition
As a noun, a contract is a formal agreement between people or organizations. As a verb, it can mean to become smaller or tighter, or to get a disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/
British English
/ˈkɒnˌtɹækt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KON-trakt (noun), kuhn-TRAKT (verb)
UK
KON-trakt (noun), kuhn-TRAKT (verb)
Listen in Context
She signed the contract yesterday.
Metal contracts in cold weather.
You can contract some diseases by drinking dirty water.
Before you sign the contract, read the small print carefully.