To pronounce "contortionist", say CONT-ort-ion-ist — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONT-ort-ion-ist
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"contortionist" has 4 syllables: cont-ort-ion-ist. It rhymes with extortionist and abortionist, if that helps it stick.
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"Contortionist" has 4 syllables: cont · ort · ion · ist.
Contortionist: An acrobat who is capable of twisting his or her body into unusual positions.
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