contempt

How many syllables in contempt?

  2 syllables

Divide contempt into syllables:   con-tempt
Stressed syllable in contempt:   con-tempt
How to pronounce contempt:   kun-tempt
How to say contempt:

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Synonyms for contempt


1 syllable
  • scorn
    2 syllables
    • censure
    • disdain
    3 syllables
    • derision
    • mockery
    4 syllables
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      1 syllable
      • empt
      • tempt
      2 syllables
      • attempt
      • exempt
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