To pronounce "contrivancy", say CONTR-iv-ancy — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONTR-iv-ancy
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"contrivancy" has 3 syllables: contr-iv-ancy.
"Contrivancy" has 3 syllables: contr · iv · ancy.
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