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How to Pronounce contraction?

Correct pronunciation for the word "contraction" is [kəntɹˈakʃən], [kəntɹˈakʃən], [k_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈa_k_ʃ_ə_n].

Definition of contraction

  1. The act of contracting; the state of being contracted; abbreviation; the shortening of a word by the omission of a letter or syllable.

Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin

What is the present tense of Contraction?

  • The personal forms of the verb "contraction" in the present tense include:

  • - I contract

  • - You contract

  • - He contracts

  • - She contracts

  • - It contracts

  • - We contract

  • - You (plural) contract

  • - They contract
  • What is the adverb for contraction?

    The adverb form of the word "contraction" is "contractedly".

    What is the adjective for contraction?

    The adjective form of the word "contraction" is "contractile".

    Usage over time for contraction:

    This graph shows how "contraction" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.

    What is the plural form of contraction?

    The plural of the "contraction" can be the "contractions".

    What is the singular form of contraction?

    The singular of the "contraction" can be the "contraction".

    Synonyms for Contraction:

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