To pronounce "contractable", say CONTR-act-abl-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
contractable
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CONTR-act-abl-e
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"contractable" has 4 syllables: contr-act-abl-e. It rhymes with contractible, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: contractible — easy to mix up when writing.
adjective
“a disease contractable from tapeworms”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Contractable" has 4 syllables: contr · act · abl · e.
Contractable: Capable of being contracted (in various senses).
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