How to Pronounce "a contradiction in terms"
expression
uh KON-truh-DIK-shun in TERMZ
uh kon-truh-DIK-shun in TURMZ
Definition
A phrase or statement in which the words used contradict each other, making the idea impossible or illogical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtɝmz
British English
æɪ/ /kˌɒntɹədˈɪkʃən/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈɜːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh KON-truh-DIK-shun in TERMZ
UK
uh kon-truh-DIK-shun in TURMZ
Listen in Context
The phrase 'cold heat' is a contradiction in terms.
Calling it 'original copy' is a contradiction in terms.
Some people think 'seriously funny' is a contradiction in terms.
Describing fast food as 'healthy' seems like a contradiction in terms to me.