To pronounce "contemptuousness", say CONT-empt-uousn-ess — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
contemptuousness
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CONT-empt-uousn-ess
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"contemptuousness" has 4 syllables: cont-empt-uousn-ess.
"Contemptuousness" has 4 syllables: cont · empt · uousn · ess.
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