How to Pronounce "contortion"
word
kənˈtɔɹʃən
kuhn-TOR-shuhn
kəntˈɔːʃən
kuhn-TAW-shuhn
Definition
A contortion is a twisted or bent position, shape, or movement, especially of the body. It often describes something that looks unnatural or is difficult to do.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɔɹʃən
British English
kəntˈɔːʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TOR-shuhn
UK
kuhn-TAW-shuhn
Listen in Context
The gymnast made an impressive contortion with her body.
The metal bar showed a strange contortion after the accident.
Her face went into a contortion of pain.
He watched the performer twist into an unbelievable contortion on stage.