How to Pronounce Malcontent

To pronounce "malcontent", say MALC-ont-ent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “malcontent”

"malcontent" has 3 syllables: malc-ont-ent. It rhymes with lament and augment, if that helps it stick.

What does malcontent mean?

noun

  1. A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.
  2. A state of discontentment or dissatisfaction; something that causes discontent.

verb

  1. To cause discontent or dissatisfaction.

adjective

  1. Dissatisfied with current conditions; disaffected, discontented, rebellious.

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Words that rhyme with malcontent

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lamentaugmentcontentpresentdiscontentdissenttormentassentrepentcircumventrepresentrelent

Related words

discontenteddiscontentdisaffectedill-affectedrebelliousinsurgentanimadversivehateful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malcontent"?▾

"Malcontent" has 3 syllables: malc · ont · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "malcontent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malcontent" is /ˈmal.kən.tɛnt/.

What does "malcontent" mean?▾

Malcontent: A person who is not satisfied with current conditions; a discontented person, a rebel.

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