How to Pronounce "malcontents"
word
ˌmæɫkənˈtɛnts
mal-kuhn-TENTS
mˈælkəntˌɛnts
mal-kuhn-TENTS
Definition
People who are dissatisfied with the situation they are in, often complaining or challenging authority. Can refer to people who are rebellious or unhappy with decisions or conditions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæɫkənˈtɛnts
British English
mˈælkəntˌɛnts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-kuhn-TENTS
UK
mal-kuhn-TENTS
Listen in Context
The king worried about the malcontents in his country.
The malcontents protested outside the city hall.
Some workers became malcontents after the changes.
Management called the group of malcontents in for a meeting to hear their concerns.