How many syllables in "contemplative"?

"contemplative" has 4 syllabes (con - tem - pla - tive).

How to divide "contemplative"?

"contemplative" divides into 4 parts: con · tem · pla · tive.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... tem... pla... tive) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"contemplative": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·tem·pla·tive

Accent principal

con-TEM-pla-tive(con · tem · pla · tive)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "contemplative" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛmplətɪv⁄

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IPAkənˈtɛmplətɪv

Syllabescon·tem·pla·tive

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How many syllables in "contemplative"?: "contemplative" has 4 syllabes (con - tem - pla - tive).
How to divide "contemplative"?: "contemplative" divides into 4 parts: con · tem · pla · tive.
Where is the stress in "contemplative"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contemplative"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... tem... pla... tive) and listen on SayItVid.