How to Pronounce Contumacious

To pronounce "contumacious", say CONT-um-ac-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contumacious”

"contumacious" has 4 syllables: cont-um-ac-ious.

What does contumacious mean?

adjective

  1. Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
  2. Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court.

Synonyms

disobedientinsubordinateobstinateperverserebelliousstubborn

Related words

insubordinateorneryfactiousunscrupulousmiscreantperverserecreantmutinous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contumacious"?▾

"Contumacious" has 4 syllables: cont · um · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "contumacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contumacious" is /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "contumacious" mean?▾

Contumacious: Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.

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