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.