Como Pronunciar "in contempt"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt
in kuhn-TEMPT
ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt
in kunt-EMPT
Definição
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.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /kənˈtɛmpt
Inglês Britânico
ˈɪn/ /kəntˈɛmpt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
in kuhn-TEMPT
UK
in kunt-EMPT
Ouça em 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.