How to Pronounce “contractions”
word
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
/kəntɹˈækʃənz/
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɹækʃənz/
British English
/kəntɹˈækʃənz/
Listen in Context
During labor, the doctor measured the mother's contractions.
In English, we use contractions like "isn't" and "you're" when speaking.
His muscles made small contractions after he exercised.
If you want to sound more natural in conversation, try using contractions whenever possible.