How to pronounce malcontent
Say it like MAL-kun-tent. Malcontent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
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- MAL
- kun
- tent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malcontent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tentGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of malcontent
American and British speakers say malcontent in essentially the same way: /ˈmælkənˌtɛnt/ in the US and /ˈmælkəntɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-kun-tent.
What does malcontent mean?
- A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
- Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.
Where does malcontent come from?
From Middle French malcontent, from mal- + content; compare Late Latin malecontentus.
Questions about saying malcontent
How do you pronounce malcontent?
Say MAL-kun-tent. The American pronunciation is /ˈmælkənˌtɛnt/. In British English it is /ˈmælkəntɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malcontent?
Malcontent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · kun · tent.
Do Americans and Brits say malcontent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmælkənˌtɛnt/ and the British form is /ˈmælkəntɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.