How do you pronounce contrivance?

contrivance is pronounced as /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/.

⚙️contrivance

noun

/kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.

device, gadget, invention, mechanism, scheme

simplicity, naturalness

ingenious contrivance, mechanical contrivance, clever contrivance, elaborate contrivance

a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio wav...

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

The process of keeping something in good condition; upkeep

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

a man who is engaged to be married

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.