How many syllables in contains?
Syllables in contains
2
con·tains
Contains has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say contains
| Pronunciation | /kənˈteɪnz/ 2 syllables, con-TAINS · da-DUM |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 8 |
To count it yourself, say contains slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tains. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with contains
- remains
- explains
- trains
- gains
- campaigns
- planes
- chains
- hurricane
- brains
- lanes
- maintains
- plains
- pains
- rains
- veins
- domains
Questions
- How many syllables are in contains?
- Contains has two syllables.
- How do you divide contains into syllables?
- Contains divides as con-tains.
- Which syllable is stressed in contains?
- The second syllable (con-TAINS).