How many syllables in "contraction"?

"contraction" has 3 音节 (con - trac - tion).

How to divide "contraction"?

"contraction" divides into 3 parts: con · trac · tion.

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

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

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3 音节

"contraction": 3 音节.

音节:con·trac·tion

主重音

con-TRAC-tion(con · trac · tion)○ ● ○

Stress in "contraction" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kənˈtrækʃən⁄

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音节con·trac·tion

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