How many syllables in "contention"?

"contention" has 3 sylaby (con - ten - tion).

How to divide "contention"?

"contention" divides into 3 parts: con · ten · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... ten... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Sylaby

"contention": 3 sylaby.

Sylaby:con·ten·tion

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con-TEN-tion(con · ten · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "contention" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛnʃən⁄

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IPAkənˈtɛnʃən

Sylabycon·ten·tion

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