How to Pronounce Contraption

To pronounce "contraption", say CONTR-apt-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “contraption”

"contraption" has 3 syllables: contr-apt-ion. It rhymes with caption, if that helps it stick.

What does contraption mean?

noun

  1. A machine that is complicated and precarious.
  2. Any object.

Synonyms

constructioncontrivancedevicefandangogadgetmechanism

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Words that rhyme with contraption

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Related words

contrivanceapplianceconveniencewidgetgizmogadgetapparatusmachinery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contraption"?▾

"Contraption" has 3 syllables: contr · apt · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "contraption"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contraption" is /kənˈtɹæp.ʃən/.

What does "contraption" mean?▾

Contraption: A machine that is complicated and precarious.

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