How many syllables in "contractions"?

"contractions" has 3 sílabas (con - trac - tions).

How to divide "contractions"?

"contractions" divides into 3 parts: con · trac · tions.

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

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

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3 Sílabas

"contractions": 3 sílabas.

Sílabas:con·trac·tions

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con-TRAC-tions(con · trac · tions)○ ● ○

Stress in "contractions" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtrækʃənz⁄

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IPAkənˈtrækʃənz

Sílabascon·trac·tions

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