How to pronounce contemptive
Say it like kun-TEMP-tiv. Contemptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP).
- kun
- TEMP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contemptive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of contemptive
American and British speakers say contemptive in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛmptɪv/ in the US and /kənˈtɛmptɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEMP-tiv.
What does contemptive mean?
- Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.
- Contemptuous.
- A word form expressing the negative attitude of the speaker.
Where does contemptive come from?
From contempt + -ive.
Words that rhyme with contemptive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of contemptive.
Questions about saying contemptive
How do you pronounce contemptive?
Say kun-TEMP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛmptɪv/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛmptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contemptive?
Contemptive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEMP). Broken into parts: kun · TEMP · tiv.
Do Americans and Brits say contemptive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛmptɪv/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛmptɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.