How to Pronounce Contraries

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

CONTR-ar-ies

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💡 Tip for remembering “contraries”

"contraries" has 3 syllables: contr-ar-ies.

What does contraries mean?

noun

  1. The opposite.
  2. One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.

Synonyms

witherward

Related words

contrarietyoppositesantithesesantitheticalcontradictiveoppositivecontrariouscontradictory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contraries"?▾

"Contraries" has 3 syllables: contr · ar · ies.

What does "contraries" mean?▾

Contraries: The opposite.

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