How to Pronounce "contracted"
word
/ˈkɑntɹæktəd/
KAN-trak-tid
/kəntɹˈæktɪd/
kun-TRAK-tid
Definition
'Contracted' means made a formal agreement (like a job), or made smaller and tighter, or became infected with a disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑntɹæktəd/
British English
/kəntɹˈæktɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAN-trak-tid
UK
kun-TRAK-tid
Listen in Context
She contracted a serious illness while traveling.
The company contracted several new employees last month.
His muscles contracted from the cold water.
They contracted a cleaning service for the new office.