To pronounce "contumely", say CONT-um-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"contumely" has 3 syllables: cont-um-ely.
"Contumely" has 3 syllables: cont · um · ely.
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