Dear chulman-control, the pronunciation of the word "contact" depends on whether it is being used as a noun, for example "I am in
contact with you" or a verb, for example "
contact me tomorrow". The noun form is always pronounced "cOntact" but the verb form can be pronounced either "cOntact" or "contAct". In modern English usage, however, the latter form "contAct" is rarely heard.
[ 12 December 2001: Message edited by: Chrysippus ]