How do you pronounce contraction?

contraction is pronounced as kənˈtrækʃən.

📉contraction

noun

kənˈtrækʃən

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

shrinkage, reduction

expansion, growth

a continuous area or expanse that is free, available, or unoccupied

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.

unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener