To pronounce "contemptibly", say CONT-empt-ibly — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
contemptibly
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CONT-empt-ibly
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"contemptibly" has 3 syllables: cont-empt-ibly.
"Contemptibly" has 3 syllables: cont · empt · ibly.
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