How many syllables in "contraposition"?

"contraposition" has 5 sílabas (con - tra - po - si - tion).

How to divide "contraposition"?

"contraposition" divides into 5 parts: con · tra · po · si · tion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (con... tra... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.

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5 Sílabas

"contraposition": 5 sílabas.

Sílabas:con·tra·po·si·tion

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CON-tra-po-si-tion(con · tra · po · si · tion)● ○ ○ ○ ○

Stress in "contraposition" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒntɹəpəˈzɪʃən⁄

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How many syllables in "contraposition"?: "contraposition" has 5 sílabas (con - tra - po - si - tion).
How to divide "contraposition"?: "contraposition" divides into 5 parts: con · tra · po · si · tion.
Where is the stress in "contraposition"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "contraposition"?: Say each syllable slowly (con... tra... po... si... tion) and listen on SayItVid.