How many syllables in "contains"?

"contains" has 2 sillabe (con - tains).

How to divide "contains"?

"contains" divides into 2 parts: con · tains.

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

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Guida alle sillabe

2 Sillabe

"contains": 2 sillabe.

Sillabe:con·tains

Accento primario

con-TAINS(con · tains)○ ●

Stress in "contains" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈteɪnz⁄

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IPAkənˈteɪnz

Sillabecon·tains

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