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# How to pronounce "contractability" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)**: `/kɒntræktæbɪlɪtɪ/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **con·trac·ta·bi·li·ty**
- **Parts of Speech**: noun
- **NOUN**: The ability for something to be contracted.

## Real-Life Native Speaker Examples (2 Video Clips)

Listen to native speakers pronounce "contractability" in real conversation:

### Example 1
> "Liquidity. Air or expandability or contractability. And heat."
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 4:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYhsYLG_lQo&t=276s)

### Example 2
> "Because its effects on the neuromuscular system and the calcium system associated with neuromuscular exertion and fatigue can increase peak power output and muscle contractability. It's enhancing performance there as well. And, of course, caffeine does a number of other things just generally related to overall and basal level of mood and alertness, not the least of which are"
- **Jump to Video Timestamp**: [Watch on YouTube at 139:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iw97uvIge7c&t=8345s)


## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce "contractability" correctly?
"contractability" is pronounced `/kɒntræktæbɪlɪtɪ/`. Syllable breakdown: **con·trac·ta·bi·li·ty**.

### What does "contractability" mean in context?
The ability for something to be contracted.

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