How to Pronounce Contortion

To pronounce "contortion", say CONT-ort-ion — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

CONT-ort-ion

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💡 Tip for remembering “contortion”

"contortion" has 3 syllables: cont-ort-ion. It rhymes with portion and extortion, if that helps it stick.

What does contortion mean?

noun

  1. The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.
  2. A form of acrobatic display which involves the dramatic bending and flexing of the human body.

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Words that rhyme with contortion

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portionextortiontorsiondistortionproportionapportiontortionabortionantiabortion

Related words

tortuositycrookednesstortuousnessdeformationtorsioncontortionismcrookingcurvation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contortion"?▾

"Contortion" has 3 syllables: cont · ort · ion.

What does "contortion" mean?▾

Contortion: The act of contorting, twisting or deforming something, especially oneself.

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