How many syllables in "contort"?

"contort" has 2 lettergrepen (con - tort).

How to divide "contort"?

"contort" divides into 2 parts: con · tort.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"contort": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·tort

Hoofdklemtoon

con-TORT(con · tort)○ ●

Stress in "contort" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɔːrt⁄

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IPAkənˈtɔːrt

Lettergrepencon·tort

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