How do you divide contemplation into syllables?

Contemplation divides as con-tem-pla-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in contemplation?

The third syllable (con-tem-PLA-tion).

Syllables in contemplation

con·tem·pla·tion

Contemplation has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑntəmˈpleɪʃən/ 4 syllables, con-tem-PLA-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say contemplation slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tem, pla, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in contemplation?: Contemplation has four syllables.
How do you divide contemplation into syllables?: Contemplation divides as con-tem-pla-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in contemplation?: The third syllable (con-tem-PLA-tion).