Como Pronunciar "contrivance"
word
kənˈtɹaɪvəns
kuhn-TRY-vuhns
kəntɹˈaɪvəns
kun-TRY-vuhns
Definição
A contrivance is a clever device, invention, or tool created for a specific purpose. It can also refer to something done in an artificial or forced way.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
kənˈtɹaɪvəns
Inglês Britânico
kəntɹˈaɪvəns
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
kuhn-TRY-vuhns
UK
kun-TRY-vuhns
Ouça em Contexto
Do you really think that contrivance is going to fool anyone?
The inventor showed his latest contrivance to the audience.
This simple contrivance helps open bottles more easily.
She built a contrivance from old parts to fix the door.