How to pronounce malcontents
Say it like mal-kun-TENTS. Malcontents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENTS).
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- mal
- kun
- TENTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malcontents pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- malGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 malcontents
American and British speakers say malcontents in essentially the same way: /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/ in the US and /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/ in the UK.
British respelling: mal-kun-TENTS.
What does malcontents mean?
- plural of malcontent. How to pronounce malcontent
- third-person singular simple present indicative of malcontent How to pronounce malcontent
Questions about saying malcontents
How do you pronounce malcontents?
Say mal-kun-TENTS. The American pronunciation is /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/. In British English it is /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malcontents?
Malcontents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TENTS). Broken into parts: mal · kun · TENTS.
Do Americans and Brits say malcontents the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/ and the British form is /ˌmælkənˈtɛnts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.