How to Pronounce "contrary to"
expression
ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
KAHN-trair-ee tuh
ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /tˈuː
KON-truh-ree tuh
Definition
Used to show that something is the opposite or different from what was expected, said, or believed.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
ˈkɒntɹəɹi/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-trair-ee tuh
UK
KON-truh-ree tuh
Listen in Context
Contrary to what you think, he is very friendly.
Contrary to his promise, he did not call me.
Contrary to the weather forecast, it was sunny all day.
Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind.