How many syllables in "contraindication"?

"contraindication" has 5 syllabes (con - train - di - ca - tion).

How to divide "contraindication"?

"contraindication" divides into 5 parts: con · train · di · ca · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... train... di... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

5 Syllabes

"contraindication": 5 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·train·di·ca·tion

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con-train-di-ca-TION(con · train · di · ca · tion)○ ○ ○ ○ ●

Stress in "contraindication" falls on 5th syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌkɒntɹə.ɪndɪˈkeɪʃən⁄

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Syllabescon·train·di·ca·tion

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How many syllables in "contraindication"?: "contraindication" has 5 syllabes (con - train - di - ca - tion).
How to divide "contraindication"?: "contraindication" divides into 5 parts: con · train · di · ca · tion.
Where is the stress in "contraindication"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contraindication"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... train... di... ca... tion) and listen on SayItVid.