how to pronounce contraception

/ˌkɑːntɹəˈsɛpʃən/

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contraception is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of contraception in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… because of a lack of contraception not …”

meanings of contraception

noun:

The use of a device or procedure to prevent conception as a result of sexual activity.

contraception frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word contraception occurs in english on average 2.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.