How many syllables in "contend"?

"contend" has 2 silben (con - tend).

How to divide "contend"?

"contend" divides into 2 parts: con · tend.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (con... tend) and listen on SayItVid.

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2 Silben

"contend": 2 silben.

Silben:con·tend

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con-TEND(con · tend)○ ●

Stress in "contend" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛnd⁄

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Silbencon·tend

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How many syllables in "contend"?: "contend" has 2 silben (con - tend).
How to divide "contend"?: "contend" divides into 2 parts: con · tend.
Where is the stress in "contend"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contend"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... tend) and listen on SayItVid.