How to pronounce contraction

contraction example in a phrase

• muscle contraction

  muscle contraction pronunciation
  Pronunciation by kstone11 (Male from United States)

Definition of contraction

• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)
• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
• a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

Synonyms of contraction

• dwindling pronunciation
  dwindling [en]
• shrinking pronunciation
  shrinking [en]
• receding pronunciation
  receding [en]
• decrease pronunciation
  decrease [en]
• shortening pronunciation
  shortening [en]
• abbreviation pronunciation
  abbreviation [en]
• colloquialism pronunciation
  colloquialism [en]
• abstract pronunciation
  abstract [en]
• compendium pronunciation
  compendium [en]
• squeezing pronunciation
  squeezing [en]

Translation of contraction

Definition of contraction

• fait de se contracter, de diminuer de taille ou de volume
• résumé de texte

Synonyms of contraction

• constriction pronunciation
  constriction [fr]
• contracture pronunciation
  contracture [fr]
• crampe pronunciation
  crampe [fr]
• crispation pronunciation
  crispation [fr]
• spasme pronunciation
  spasme [fr]
• limité pronunciation
  limité [fr]
• restreint pronunciation
  restreint [fr]
• résumé pronunciation
  résumé [fr]
• convulsion pronunciation
  convulsion [fr]
• contorsion pronunciation
  contorsion [fr]