How many syllables in "contra"?

"contra" has 2 syllabes (con - tra).

How to divide "contra"?

"contra" divides into 2 parts: con · tra.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"contra": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·tra

Accent principal

CON-tra(con · tra)● ○

Stress in "contra" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒn.trə⁄

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Lecture automatique

IPAˈkɒn.trə

Syllabescon·tra

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should just be DL by DXM right did we switch between Co and Contra yes I did but remember that this we can put it back um yeah I I did I did but remember that when you switch the space components it doesn't matter does

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How many syllables in "contra"?: "contra" has 2 syllabes (con - tra).
How to divide "contra"?: "contra" divides into 2 parts: con · tra.
Where is the stress in "contra"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contra"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... tra) and listen on SayItVid.