To pronounce "contemptful", say CONT-emptf-ul — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONT-emptf-ul
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"contemptful" has 3 syllables: cont-emptf-ul.
"Contemptful" has 3 syllables: cont · emptf · ul.
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