How many syllables in contained?
Syllables in contained
2
con·tained
Contained has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say contained
| Pronunciation | /kənˈteɪnd/ 2 syllables, con-TAINED · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 9 |
To count it yourself, say contained slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tained. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with contained
- remained
- explained
- trained
- gained
- obtained
- maintained
- sustained
- retained
- complained
- detained
- stained
- drained
- entertained
- attained
- strained
- regained
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Questions
- How many syllables are in contained?
- Contained has two syllables.
- How do you divide contained into syllables?
- Contained divides as con-tained.
- Which syllable is stressed in contained?
- The second syllable (con-TAINED).