How to Pronounce "contractor"
word
/ˈkɑnˌtɹæktɝ/
KAHN-trak-tur (noun), kuhn-TRAK-tur (verb)
/kəntɹˈæktɐ/
KON-trak-tuh (noun), kuhn-TRAK-tuh (verb)
Definition
A contractor is a person or company hired to do work or provide services for another company or individual, usually on a temporary basis or for a specific project.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈkɑnˌtɹæktɝ/
British English
/kəntɹˈæktɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAHN-trak-tur (noun), kuhn-TRAK-tur (verb)
UK
KON-trak-tuh (noun), kuhn-TRAK-tuh (verb)
Listen in Context
The contractor finished building the new office last month.
We hired a contractor to paint the house.
The company is looking for an IT contractor for the project.
As an independent contractor, she sets her own schedule and works with many clients.