How to Pronounce Contractions

To pronounce "contractions", say CONTR-act-ions — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

CONTR-act-ions

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💡 Tip for remembering “contractions”

"contractions" has 3 syllables: contr-act-ions. It rhymes with actions and abstractions, if that helps it stick.

What does contractions mean?

noun

  1. A reversible reduction in size.
  2. A period of economic decline or negative growth.

    “The country's economic contraction was caused by high oil prices.”

Antonyms

dilatationexpansion

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Words that rhyme with contractions

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actionsabstractionsattractionssatisfactionsreactionsinfractionsinteractionsfactionsexactionsfractionsdistractionsextractions

Related words

compressioncondensationcontracturescontradictionsdownturnstwitchesshorteningsabbreviations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contractions"?▾

"Contractions" has 3 syllables: contr · act · ions.

What does "contractions" mean?▾

Contractions: A reversible reduction in size.

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