How many syllables in "contests"?

"contests" has 2 lettergrepen (con - tests).

How to divide "contests"?

"contests" divides into 2 parts: con · tests.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"contests": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·tests

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CON-tests(con · tests)● ○

Stress in "contests" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒntɛsts⁄

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IPAˈkɒntɛsts

Lettergrepencon·tests

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