How to Pronounce "contract with"
expression
ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
KAHN-trakt-with, kun-TRAKT-with
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /wˈɪð
KON-trakt-with
Definition
To make a formal agreement, usually written, with a person or organization to do a specific job or provide a service.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/, /kənˈtɹækt/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ˈkɒntɹækt/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-trakt-with, kun-TRAKT-with
UK
KON-trakt-with
Listen in Context
The company decided to contract with a local supplier.
We will contract with an expert to help us with the project.
The school contracted with a company to provide lunches.
After months of negotiations, they finally contracted with the IT firm to upgrade their systems.