How to Pronounce Contradistinction

To pronounce "contradistinction", say CONTR-ad-ist-inct-ion — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “contradistinction”

"contradistinction" has 5 syllables: contr-ad-ist-inct-ion.

What does contradistinction mean?

noun

  1. Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

    “We used hamburgers and soda in contradistinction to healthy food.”

  2. The quality of being contradistinctive.

Related words

contrastdifferencedistinctionoppositeantithesiscontrarycontradictionopposition

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contradistinction"?▾

"Contradistinction" has 5 syllables: contr · ad · ist · inct · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "contradistinction"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contradistinction" is /ˌkɒntɹədɪˈstɪŋkʃn̩/.

What does "contradistinction" mean?▾

Contradistinction: Distinction by contrast; the provision of one example against which another example may be defined.

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