How to Pronounce Contagion

To pronounce "contagion", say CONT-ag-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈteɪdʒən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/kənˈteɪdʒən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contagion”

"contagion" has 3 syllables: cont-ag-ion. It rhymes with gaijin and cajun, if that helps it stick.

What does contagion mean?

noun

  1. A disease spread by contact
  2. The spread or transmission of such a disease

Synonyms

infection

Words that rhyme with contagion

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gaijincajunbajancajanbhajanskagenmagendajun

Related words

infectiontransmissioncommunicablediseasecontaminationspilloverpropagationoutbreak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contagion"?▾

"Contagion" has 3 syllables: cont · ag · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "contagion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contagion" is /kənˈteɪdʒən/.

What does "contagion" mean?▾

Contagion: A disease spread by contact

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