How many syllables in "contractual"?

"contractual" has 4 lettergrepen (con - trac - tu - al).

How to divide "contractual"?

"contractual" divides into 4 parts: con · trac · tu · al.

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

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

Lettergrepids

4 Lettergrepen

"contractual": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·trac·tu·al

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con-TRAC-tu-al(con · trac · tu · al)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "contractual" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtræk.tʃu.əl⁄

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IPAkənˈtræk.tʃu.əl

Lettergrepencon·trac·tu·al

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How many syllables in "contractual"?: "contractual" has 4 lettergrepen (con - trac - tu - al).
How to divide "contractual"?: "contractual" divides into 4 parts: con · trac · tu · al.
Where is the stress in "contractual"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contractual"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... trac... tu... al) and listen on SayItVid.