To pronounce "contrariwise", say CONTR-ar-iw-is-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-ar-iw-is-e
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"contrariwise" has 5 syllables: contr-ar-iw-is-e.
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"Contrariwise" has 5 syllables: contr · ar · iw · is · e.
Contrariwise: In the contrary or opposite way, order, or direction
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