How many syllables in "contagion"?

"contagion" has 3 sílabas (con - ta - gion).

How to divide "contagion"?

"contagion" divides into 3 parts: con · ta · gion.

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

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Guía de sílabas

3 Sílabas

"contagion": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:con·ta·gion

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con-TA-gion(con · ta · gion)○ ● ○

Stress in "contagion" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈteɪdʒən⁄

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