How to Pronounce "contemptible"
word
kənˈtɛmptəbəɫ
kuhn-TEMP-tuh-buhl
kəntˈɛmptəbəl
kuhnt-EMP-tuh-buhl
Definition
Describes someone or something so bad, mean, or morally wrong that they deserve no respect or consideration.
IPA Transcription
American English
kənˈtɛmptəbəɫ
British English
kəntˈɛmptəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TEMP-tuh-buhl
UK
kuhnt-EMP-tuh-buhl
Listen in Context
He told a contemptible lie to his friends.
Stealing from the poor is a contemptible act.
His actions were completely contemptible.
People find cheating on tests contemptible.