How to Pronounce Contra

To pronounce "contra", say CONTR-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒntɹə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈkɒntɹə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contra”

"contra" has 2 syllables: contr-a. It rhymes with entre and contra-, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: kontra — easy to mix up when writing.

What does contra mean?

noun

  1. A deal to swap goods or services.
  2. A conservative; originally tied to Nicaraguan counter-revolutionaries.

verb

  1. To undo; to reverse.

    “to contra a position (an entry)”

adverb

  1. Contrary to something

Words that rhyme with contra

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

entrecontra-kontra

Related words

contraryopposedcounterclearingconsiderationbalanceroffsetcompensation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contra"?▾

"Contra" has 2 syllables: contr · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "contra"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contra" is /ˈkɒntɹə/.

What does "contra" mean?▾

Contra: A deal to swap goods or services.

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