How to Pronounce Contract

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈkɒntɹækt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contract”

"contract" has 2 syllables: contr-act. It rhymes with abstract and impact, if that helps it stick.

What does contract mean?

noun

An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
“Marriage is a contract.”
An agreement which the law will enforce in some way. A legally binding contract must contain at least one promise, i.e., a commitment or offer, by an offeror to and accepted by an offeree to do something in the future. A contract is thus executory rather than executed.

adjective

Contracted; affianced; betrothed.
Not abstract; concrete.

Synonyms

contract law

Words that rhyme with contract

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abstract impact compact act enact contact counteract extract exact artifact retract tract

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contract"?▾

"Contract" has 2 syllables: contr · act.

What is the IPA transcription of "contract"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contract" is /ˈkɒntɹækt/.

What does "contract" mean?▾

Contract: An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.

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