How many syllables in "contentment"?

"contentment" has 3 lettergrepen (con - tent - ment).

How to divide "contentment"?

"contentment" divides into 3 parts: con · tent · ment.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... tent... ment) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"contentment": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·tent·ment

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con-TENT-ment(con · tent · ment)○ ● ○

Stress in "contentment" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛnt.mənt⁄

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IPAkənˈtɛnt.mənt

Lettergrepencon·tent·ment

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