how to pronounce contradiction

/kɔ̃.tʁa.dik.sjɔ̃/

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contradiction is pronounced in four syllables

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ɔ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of contradiction in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… risque d'être en contradiction avec les …”

meanings of contradiction

noun:

Contradiction.

contradiction frequency in french - C1 level of CEFR

the word contradiction occurs in french on average 15.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.