To pronounce "overcontraction", say OV-erc-ontr-act-ion — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overcontraction
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OV-erc-ontr-act-ion
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"overcontraction" has 5 syllables: ov-erc-ontr-act-ion.
"Overcontraction" has 5 syllables: ov · erc · ontr · act · ion.
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