Como Pronunciar "on the contrary"
expression
ON-thuh-KAHN-treh-ree, on-thuh-kuhn-TREH-ree
ON-thuh-KON-truh-ree
Definição
Used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of what was just mentioned, showing a contrasting or opposite idea.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈkɑntɹɛɹi/, /kənˈtɹɛɹi
Inglês Britânico
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈkɒntɹəɹi
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
ON-thuh-KAHN-treh-ree, on-thuh-kuhn-TREH-ree
UK
ON-thuh-KON-truh-ree
Ouça em Contexto
He is not lazy; on the contrary, he works very hard.
The weather wasn't bad. On the contrary, it was perfect for a picnic.
I am not bored. On the contrary, I'm having a great time.
Some people think the new rule is unfair. On the contrary, it helps everyone equally.