How many syllables in "contributor"?

"contributor" has 4 lettergrepen (con - trib - u - tor).

How to divide "contributor"?

"contributor" divides into 4 parts: con · trib · u · tor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... trib... u... tor) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Lettergrepen

"contributor": 4 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:con·trib·u·tor

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con-TRIB-u-tor(con · trib · u · tor)○ ● ○ ○

Stress in "contributor" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtrɪbjətər⁄

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IPAkənˈtrɪbjətər

Lettergrepencon·trib·u·tor

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