How to Pronounce Contronym

To pronounce "contronym", say CONTR-onym — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

CONTR-onym

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💡 Tip for remembering “contronym”

"contronym" has 2 syllables: contr-onym.

What does contronym mean?

noun

  1. A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).

Synonyms

Janus wordantagonymautoantonym

Related words

contranymyantagonymautantonymauto-antonympolynymycontradictorglottonymcounter-party

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contronym"?▾

"Contronym" has 2 syllables: contr · onym.

What does "contronym" mean?▾

Contronym: A word that has two opposing meanings, such as cleave (“stick together” or “split apart”).

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