How to Pronounce Contradicted

To pronounce "contradicted", say CONTR-ad-ict-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

CONTR-ad-ict-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “contradicted”

"contradicted" has 4 syllables: contr-ad-ict-ed. It rhymes with depicted and afflicted, if that helps it stick.

What does contradicted mean?

verb

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).
“His testimony contradicts hers.”
To deny the truth of the statement(s) made by (a person).
“Everything he says contradicts me.”

adjective

Disputed; questioned.

Synonyms

controvert deny disconfirm dispute gainsay question refute

Antonyms

uncontradicted

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Words that rhyme with contradicted

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depicted afflicted unrestricted restricted constricted convicted addicted conflicted predicted inflicted interdicted evicted

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How many syllables are in "contradicted"?▾

"Contradicted" has 4 syllables: contr · ad · ict · ed.

What does "contradicted" mean?▾

Contradicted: To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

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