How to pronounce discontented
Say it like dis-kun-TEN-tid. Discontented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- dis
- kun
- TEN
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontented pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of discontented
American and British speakers say discontented in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-TEN-tid.
What does discontented mean?
- Experiencing discontent, dissatisfaction.“After her injury, Alice was a discontented woman.”
- Of or pertaining to discontent.“He lived a discontented life.”
- simple past and past participle of discontent How to pronounce discontent
Where does discontented come from?
From dis- + contented.
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Words that rhyme with discontented
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Questions about saying discontented
How do you pronounce discontented?
Say dis-kun-TEN-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontented?
Discontented has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: dis · kun · TEN · tid.
Do Americans and Brits say discontented the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.