To pronounce "contrapositive", say CONTR-ap-os-it-iv-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-ap-os-it-iv-e
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"contrapositive" has 6 syllables: contr-ap-os-it-iv-e.
"Contrapositive" has 6 syllables: contr · ap · os · it · iv · e.
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