How to Pronounce Contributions

To pronounce "contributions", say CONTR-ib-ut-ions — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contributions”

"contributions" has 4 syllables: contr-ib-ut-ions. It rhymes with institutions and solutions, if that helps it stick.

What does contributions mean?

noun

  1. Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.
  2. An amount of money given toward something.

Words that rhyme with contributions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

institutionssolutionsconstitutionssubstitutionsresolutionsexecutionsrevolutionsprosecutionselectrocutionsaleutiansdistributionselocutions

Related words

donationsharepartaccomplishmentsachievementsadditionsallocationsallowances

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contributions"?▾

"Contributions" has 4 syllables: contr · ib · ut · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "contributions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contributions" is /ˌkɒntɹɪˈbjuːʃənz/.

What does "contributions" mean?▾

Contributions: Something given or offered that adds to a larger whole.

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