How many syllables in "contract"?

"contract" has 2 syllabes (con - tract).

How to divide "contract"?

"contract" divides into 2 parts: con · tract.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"contract": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·tract

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CON-tract(con · tract)● ○

Stress in "contract" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒntrækt⁄

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IPAˈkɒntrækt

Syllabescon·tract

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