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How to pronounce “contemptuous”
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Pronunciation guide for contemptuous
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of contemptuous with real speech in context.
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- 8 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- Clinical Psychology: A Very Short Introduction
were very contemptuous of him.
- Definition summary
- Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
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How to pronounce contemptuous
Clinical Psychology: A Very Short Introduction
were very contemptuous of him.
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Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Showing contempt; expressing disdain; showing a lack of respect.
- (rare) Worthy of contempt; contemptible.
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