How to Pronounce "contraction"
word
kənˈtɹækʃən
kuhn-TRACK-shuhn
kəntɹˈækʃən
kuhn-TRAK-shuhn
Definition
A contraction is the act of becoming smaller or shorter; in language, it also means a shortened form of a word or group of words (like "don't" for "do not").
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɹækʃən
British English
kəntɹˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TRACK-shuhn
UK
kuhn-TRAK-shuhn
Listen in Context
The contraction of 'cannot' is 'can't'.
A muscle contraction makes your arm move.
During labor, women feel strong contractions.
Don't forget to use a contraction when speaking casually in English.