How to pronounce discontents
Say it like dis-kun-TENTS. Discontents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENTS).
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- dis
- kun
- TENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Discontents 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.
- TENTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of discontents
American and British speakers say discontents in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/ in the US and /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-kun-TENTS.
What does discontents mean?
- plural of discontent How to pronounce discontent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of discontent How to pronounce discontent
Questions about saying discontents
How do you pronounce discontents?
Say dis-kun-TENTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/. In British English it is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in discontents?
Discontents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENTS). Broken into parts: dis · kun · TENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say discontents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/ and the British form is /ˌdɪskənˈtɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.