To pronounce "discontention", say DISC-ont-ent-ion — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
discontention
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DISC-ont-ent-ion
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"discontention" has 4 syllables: disc-ont-ent-ion.
"Discontention" has 4 syllables: disc · ont · ent · ion.
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