How many syllables in "contraption"?

"contraption" has 3 silben (con - trap - tion).

How to divide "contraption"?

"contraption" divides into 3 parts: con · trap · tion.

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

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

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3 Silben

"contraption": 3 silben.

Silben:con·trap·tion

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con-TRAP-tion(con · trap · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "contraption" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtræpʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "contraption"?: "contraption" has 3 silben (con - trap - tion).
How to divide "contraption"?: "contraption" divides into 3 parts: con · trap · tion.
Where is the stress in "contraption"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contraption"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... trap... tion) and listen on SayItVid.