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How to Split "contract" into Syllables

The word contract is divided into 1 syllables: contract. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• contract — 1st syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of contract:

• IPA: /ˈkɒntɹækt/

📖 Definitions

1. An agreement between two or more parties, to perform a specific job or work order, often temporary or of fixed duration and usually governed by a written agreement.
2. enPR: kəntrăkt, IPA(key): /kənˈtɹækt/

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English, from Old French contract, from Latin contractus (noun), from contrahere (“to bring together, to bring about, to conclude a bargain”) [from con- (“with, together”) + trahere (“to draw, to pull”)] +‎ -tus (suffix forming nouns from verbs). From Middle English, from Middle French contracter, from Latin contractum, past participle of contrahere (“to bring together, to bring about, to conclude a bargain”), from con- (“with, together”) + trahere (“to draw,...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare contract with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
contract	1	contract
contrast	1	contrast
centrist	1	centrist
contrasty	2	contras-ty
Condorcet	3	con-dor-cet

🔗 Related Words

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con, cone, Cong, conj, conk, Conn, cons, cont.