How to pronounce discontentedly
Say it like dis-kun-TEN-tid-lee. Discontentedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN).
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- dis
- kun
- TEN
- tid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontentedly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of discontentedly
American and British speakers say discontentedly in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-TEN-tid-lee.
What does discontentedly mean?
- In a discontented manner.
Where does discontentedly come from?
From discontented + -ly.
Questions about saying discontentedly
How do you pronounce discontentedly?
Say dis-kun-TEN-tid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontentedly?
Discontentedly has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEN). Broken into parts: dis · kun · TEN · tid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say discontentedly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛntɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.