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