How to Pronounce "malcontent"
word
ˌmæɫkənˈtɛnt
mal-kuhn-TENT
mˈælkəntˌɛnt
mal-kuhnt-ENT
Definition
A malcontent is someone who is dissatisfied or unhappy with the way things are, especially with authority or the current situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmæɫkənˈtɛnt
British English
mˈælkəntˌɛnt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
mal-kuhn-TENT
UK
mal-kuhnt-ENT
Listen in Context
The new rules made some workers malcontents.
He was known as a malcontent at school.
The manager saw him as a malcontent who always complained.
Every group has at least one malcontent who stirs up trouble.