To pronounce "contrivance", say CONTR-iv-anc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-iv-anc-e
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"contrivance" has 4 syllables: contr-iv-anc-e. It rhymes with connivance, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Contrivance" has 4 syllables: contr · iv · anc · e.
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