To pronounce "contemptive", say CONT-empt-iv-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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CONT-empt-iv-e
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"contemptive" has 4 syllables: cont-empt-iv-e.
"Contemptive" has 4 syllables: cont · empt · iv · e.
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