How to pronounce contentful
Say it like KON-tent-ful. Contentful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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- KON
- tent
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contentful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of contentful
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-tent-ful.
What does contentful mean?
- Having content.
Where does contentful come from?
From content (“subject matter”) + -ful.
Questions about saying contentful
How do you pronounce contentful?
Say KON-tent-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntɛntfəl/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntɛntfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contentful?
Contentful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · tent · ful.
Is contentful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntɛntfəl/ (KON-tent-ful).