How to pronounce contented
Say it like kun-TEN-tud. Contented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN).
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- kun
- TEN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contented 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.
- TENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contented
American and British speakers say contented in essentially the same way: /kənˈtɛntəd/ in the US and /kənˈtɛntəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: kun-TEN-tud.
What does contented mean?
Questions about saying contented
How do you pronounce contented?
Say kun-TEN-tud. The American pronunciation is /kənˈtɛntəd/. In British English it is /kənˈtɛntəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contented?
Contented has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEN). Broken into parts: kun · TEN · tud.
Do Americans and Brits say contented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kənˈtɛntəd/ and the British form is /kənˈtɛntəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.