How to Pronounce "contingency"
word
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
kuhn-TIN-juhn-see
/kəntˈɪndʒənsi/
kuhn-TIN-juhn-see
Definition
A contingency is a possible event or situation, especially one that may cause problems and needs to be planned for just in case.
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
British English
/kəntˈɪndʒənsi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TIN-juhn-see
UK
kuhn-TIN-juhn-see
Listen in Context
We have a contingency plan in case of fire.
The team prepared for every possible contingency.
Money is set aside for any contingency.
Just to be safe, let’s have a backup in case any contingency pops up.