How to Pronounce “contemptive” in English
/kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/
con·TEM·ptive
Stress: tem
Accent:
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IPA/kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/
Syllablescon·tem·ptive
What does “contemptive” mean?
ADJECTIVE
- Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.
- Contemptuous.
NOUN
- A word form expressing the negative attitude of the speaker.
Example sentences
- “One of the most striking features of the vocabulary of Nishnaabemwin is the frequency that contemptive endings appear on basic (LEXICAL) noun forms, in other words, on noun stems that never occur without the contemptive suffix and which do not have salient contemptive force.”
- “A contemptive epithet applied to any place. “Sich a smuce!” a teetotaler would say in relating his experience of a gin-shop.”
How to pronounce “contemptive”
- Syllables:
- con · tem · ptive
- Stress:
- tem — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /tem/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you pronounce “contemptive”?
“contemptive” is pronounced /kənˈtɛmp.tɪv/ (con · tem · ptive). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “contemptive”?
“contemptive” has 3 syllables: con · tem · ptive.
Where is the stress in “contemptive”?
The primary stress in “contemptive” is on “TEM”.
What does “contemptive” mean?
Of or pertaining to, or creating a word form denoting the negative attitude of the speaker.