How to Pronounce “contempt”
word
/kənˈtɛmpt/
kuhn-TEMPT
/kəntˈɛmpt/
kuhn-TEMPT
IPA Transcription
American English
/kənˈtɛmpt/
British English
/kəntˈɛmpt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
kuhn-TEMPT
UK
kuhn-TEMPT
Listen in Context
She looked at him with contempt.
He has nothing but contempt for cheaters.
His voice was full of contempt.
She couldn't hide her contempt for the unfair decision.