How many syllables in "contends"?

"contends" has 2 音节 (con - tends).

How to divide "contends"?

"contends" divides into 2 parts: con · tends.

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

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2 音节

"contends": 2 音节.

音节:con·tends

主重音

con-TENDS(con · tends)○ ●

Stress in "contends" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtɛndz⁄

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