How to pronounce discontentment
Say it like dih-skun-TENT-munt. Discontentment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT).
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- dih
- skun
- TENT
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontentment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of discontentment
American and British speakers say discontentment in essentially the same way: /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/ in the US and /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dih-skun-TENT-munt.
What does discontentment mean?
- A state of dissatisfaction or discontent.
Where does discontentment come from?
From dis- + contentment.
Words that rhyme with discontentment
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of discontentment.
Questions about saying discontentment
How do you pronounce discontentment?
Say dih-skun-TENT-munt. The American pronunciation is /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/. In British English it is /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontentment?
Discontentment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENT). Broken into parts: dih · skun · TENT · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say discontentment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/ and the British form is /dɪskənˈtɛntmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.