How many syllables in contagion?

Syllables in contagion

3

con·ta·gion

Contagion has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say contagion

Pronunciation/kənˈteɪdʒən/
3 syllables, con-TA-gion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say contagion slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, ta, gion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in contagion?
Contagion has three syllables.
How do you divide contagion into syllables?
Contagion divides as con-ta-gion.
Which syllable is stressed in contagion?
The second syllable (con-TA-gion).

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