Cómo Pronunciar "in contempt"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt
in kuhn-TEMPT
ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt
in kunt-EMPT
Definición
Used in legal situations to refer to someone showing disrespect or disobedience toward a court or its rules. It can also mean treating something or someone with strong disrespect.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt
Inglés Británico
ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
in kuhn-TEMPT
UK
in kunt-EMPT
Escucha en Contexto
He was found in contempt for refusing to answer the judge's questions.
Witnesses who lie in court can be held in contempt.
Speakers who shout and interrupt may be judged in contempt of the proceedings.
If you keep talking back, you risk being held in contempt of court.