How to Pronounce Contumelious

To pronounce "contumelious", say CONT-um-el-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “contumelious”

"contumelious" has 4 syllables: cont-um-el-ious.

What does contumelious mean?

adjective

  1. Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.

Synonyms

disdainfulinsolent

Related words

disrespectfulcontemptivescornfulsneeringnastymockingcontemptiblehaughty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "contumelious"?▾

"Contumelious" has 4 syllables: cont · um · el · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "contumelious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "contumelious" is /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmiː.li.əs/.

What does "contumelious" mean?▾

Contumelious: Rudely contemptuous; showing contumely; exhibiting an insolent or disdainful attitude.

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