How to Pronounce Contorts

To pronounce "contorts", say CONT-orts — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

CONT-orts

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💡 Tip for remembering “contorts”

"contorts" has 2 syllables: cont-orts. It rhymes with sports and quartz, if that helps it stick.

What does contorts mean?

verb

  1. To twist in a violent manner.

    “features contorted with fury.”

  2. To twist into or as if into a strained shape or expression.

Synonyms

deformdetorttwist

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Words that rhyme with contorts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sportsquartzshortssupportsexhortspurportssortstransportsretortssnortswartsimports

Related words

wringdistortdeformwrithesuncoilsflailswigglesgesticulates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contorts"?▾

"Contorts" has 2 syllables: cont · orts.

What does "contorts" mean?▾

Contorts: To twist in a violent manner.

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