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contemptible

How many syllables in contemptible?

  4 syllables

Divide contemptible into syllables:   con-tempt-i-ble
Stressed syllable in contemptible:   con-tempt-i-ble
How to pronounce contemptible:   kun-temp-tuh-bull
How to say contemptible:

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Synonyms for contemptible


1 syllable
  • cheap
    2 syllables
    • loathsome
    • shabby
    • paltry
    • shameful
    3 syllables
    4 syllables
    5 syllables
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