Como Pronunciar "contractions"

word

/kənˈtɹækʃənz/

kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz

/kəntɹˈækʃənz/

kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz

Definição

"Contractions" can refer to two things: the tightening and shortening of muscles (such as during exercise or childbirth) or the shortened forms of words in grammar (like "don't" for "do not").

Transcrição IPA

Inglês Americano

/kənˈtɹækʃənz/

Inglês Britânico

/kəntɹˈækʃənz/

Pronúncia Simplificada

EUA

kuhn-TRAK-shuhnz

Ouça em Contexto

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.