How many syllables in "contusion"?

"contusion" has 3 syllabes (con - tu - sion).

How to divide "contusion"?

"contusion" divides into 3 parts: con · tu · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... tu... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

3 Syllabes

"contusion": 3 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·tu·sion

Accent principal

con-TU-sion(con · tu · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "contusion" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtuːʒən⁄

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Syllabescon·tu·sion

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How many syllables in "contusion"?: "contusion" has 3 syllabes (con - tu - sion).
How to divide "contusion"?: "contusion" divides into 3 parts: con · tu · sion.
Where is the stress in "contusion"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contusion"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... tu... sion) and listen on SayItVid.