English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Content Pronunciation
Content is pronounced KAHN-tent, IPA /ˈkɑntɛnt/.
KAHN-tent
US /ˈkɑntɛnt/
Syllables: KAHN · tent (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun and adjective: As a noun, what something holds or the material in a book, film or website; as an adjective, quietly satisfied.
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Two Ways to Say Content
The pronunciation changes with the meaning or the part of speech. The form above is the most common; the others are:
- adjective (satisfied): /kənˈtɛnt/ (kuhn-TENT)
Content in a Sentence
- The content of the report surprised nobody.
- She seemed content to wait.
- Check the fat content on the label.
Common Mispronunciations of Content
Not kuhn-TENT (for the noun)
These are two words with unrelated meanings, not one word in two costumes. What a box holds is KAHN-tent, and being pleased with your lot is kuhn-TENT.
Not KAHN-tent (for the adjective)
Front weight on the satisfied sense makes it sound like a thing rather than a feeling.
Tip: Contents, the plural noun, always keeps the front beat. Contented and contentment always keep the back one.
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