How many syllables in "contentiousness"?

"contentiousness" has 4 syllabes (con - ten - tiou - sness).

How to divide "contentiousness"?

"contentiousness" divides into 4 parts: con · ten · tiou · sness.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... ten... tiou... sness) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

4 Syllabes

"contentiousness": 4 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·ten·tiou·sness

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con-TEN-tiou-sness(con · ten · tiou · sness)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "contentiousness" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛn.ʃə.snəs⁄

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IPAkənˈtɛn.ʃə.snəs

Syllabescon·ten·tiou·sness

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