How many syllables in "contend"?

"contend" has 2 слоги (con - tend).

How to divide "contend"?

"contend" divides into 2 parts: con · tend.

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

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Слоговой гид

2 Слоги

"contend": 2 слоги.

Слоги:con·tend

Основное ударение

con-TEND(con · tend)○ ●

Stress in "contend" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛnd⁄

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IPAkənˈtɛnd

Слогиcon·tend

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