How to Pronounce Contacts

To pronounce "contacts", say CONT-acts — 2 syllables, IPA /kənˈtækts/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/kənˈtækts/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contacts”

"contacts" has 2 syllables: cont-acts. It rhymes with relax and parallax, if that helps it stick.

What does contacts mean?

noun

  1. The act of touching physically; being in close association.
  2. The establishment of communication (with).

    “I haven't been in contact with her for years.”

verb

  1. To touch; to come into physical contact with.

    “The side of the car contacted the pedestrian.”

  2. To establish communication with something or someone

    “I am trying to contact my sister.”

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Words that rhyme with contacts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relaxparallaxsyntaxajaxflaxwaxartifactsaxedrawbacksknickknackstrackstax

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contacts"?▾

"Contacts" has 2 syllables: cont · acts.

What is the IPA transcription of "contacts"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contacts" is /kənˈtækts/.

What does "contacts" mean?▾

Contacts: The act of touching physically; being in close association.

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