How to Pronounce Contracted

To pronounce "contracted", say CONTR-act-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɹæktɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/kənˈtɹæktɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contracted”

"contracted" has 3 syllables: contr-act-ed. It rhymes with subcontracted, if that helps it stick.

What does contracted mean?

verb

  1. To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

    “The snail's body contracted into its shell.”

  2. (grammar) To shorten by omitting a letter or letters or by reducing two or more vowels or syllables to one.

    “The word "cannot" is often contracted into "can't".”

adjective

  1. Arranged by contract; established by agreement.
  2. Made smaller by contraction.

Synonyms

catchgetabatedecreaselessenreduceshortenshrink

Antonyms

expandincreasegrowlengthen

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Words that rhyme with contracted

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subcontracted

Related words

contractileshrunkshrunkennarrowedcontractualowedappointedchartered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contracted"?▾

"Contracted" has 3 syllables: contr · act · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "contracted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contracted" is /kənˈtɹæktɪd/.

What does "contracted" mean?▾

Contracted: To draw together or nearer; to shorten, narrow, or lessen.

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