contempt
kan-TEMPT
kantempt
/kənˈtɛmpt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “contempt” is spelled “kantempt”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | k | a | n | t | e | m | p | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /k/ | /ə/ | /n/ | /t/ | /ɛ/ | /m/ | /p/ | /t/ |
English writes “contempt” with
8 letters for 8 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“kantempt” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “contempt”
exceptkeptstoppedacceptdroppedhelpedsleptjumpedtrappedscript
“contempt” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “contempt”?
“contempt” is pronounced kan-TEMPT — IPA /kənˈtɛmpt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “kantempt”.
How many syllables are in “contempt”?
“contempt” has 2 syllables: kan-TEMPT (the capitalized syllable is stressed).