How to pronounce discontent
Say it like dih-skun-TENT. Discontent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT).
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- dih
- skun
- TENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- skunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of discontent
American and British speakers say discontent in essentially the same way: /dɪskənˈtɛnt/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-TENT.
What does discontent mean?
- Dissatisfaction.
- A longing for better times or circumstances.
- A discontented person; a malcontent.
- To deprive of contentment; to make uneasy; to dissatisfy.
- Not content; discontented; dissatisfied.
Where does discontent come from?
From dis- + content.
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Words that rhyme with discontent
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Questions about saying discontent
How do you pronounce discontent?
Say dih-skun-TENT. The American pronunciation is /dɪskənˈtɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontent?
Discontent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT). Broken into parts: dih · skun · TENT.
Do Americans and Brits say discontent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪskənˈtɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.