How to Pronounce "contravention"
word
ˌkɑntɹəˈvɛntʃən
kahn-truh-VEN-chuhn
kˌɒntɹəvˈɛnʃən
kon-truh-VEN-shuhn
Definition
An action that goes against a law, rule, or agreement; a violation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌkɑntɹəˈvɛntʃən
British English
kˌɒntɹəvˈɛnʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kahn-truh-VEN-chuhn
UK
kon-truh-VEN-shuhn
Listen in Context
Driving without a seat belt is a contravention of traffic laws.
Any contravention of school rules may lead to detention.
The company was fined for contravention of environmental regulations.
His actions were clearly in contravention of our agreement.