How to Pronounce "contrary"
word
/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/
KON-trair-ee, kuhn-TRAIR-ee
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/
KON-truh-ree, kuhn-TRAIR-ee
Definition
Something contrary is opposite to something else or goes against what is expected, wanted, or stated. It can describe ideas, evidence, behavior, or situations.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/
British English
/ˈkɒntɹəɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KON-trair-ee, kuhn-TRAIR-ee
UK
KON-truh-ree, kuhn-TRAIR-ee
Listen in Context
His answer was contrary to mine.
That idea is contrary to our plan.
Contrary to what people think, he’s actually very shy.
On the contrary, I think this could work really well.