How many syllables in contend?

Syllables in contend

2

con·tend

Contend has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say contend

Pronunciation/kənˈtɛnd/
2 syllables, con-TEND · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with contend

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Questions

How many syllables are in contend?
Contend has two syllables.
How do you divide contend into syllables?
Contend divides as con-tend.
Which syllable is stressed in contend?
The second syllable (con-TEND).

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