contraction

Contraction has 3 syllables: con · trac · tion.

noun. The process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together.

noun. (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber).

noun. A word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds.

noun. The act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope.