To pronounce "contravention", say CONTR-av-ent-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"contravention" has 4 syllables: contr-av-ent-ion. It rhymes with intention and abstention, if that helps it stick.
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“Their contravention of the treaty increased international tensions.”
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"Contravention" has 4 syllables: contr · av · ent · ion.
Contravention: The act of contravening a rule, regulation, or law, or of not fulfilling an obligation, promise, or agreement.
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