To pronounce "aftercontraction", say AFT-erc-ontr-act-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
aftercontraction
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AFT-erc-ontr-act-ion
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"aftercontraction" has 5 syllables: aft-erc-ontr-act-ion.
"Aftercontraction" has 5 syllables: aft · erc · ontr · act · ion.
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