How do you divide contended into syllables?

Contended divides as con-tend-ed.

Which syllable is stressed in contended?

The second syllable (con-TEND-ed).

Syllables in contended

con·tend·ed

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈtɛndɪd/ 3 syllables, con-TEND-ed · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	9

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

How many syllables are in contended?: Contended has three syllables.
How do you divide contended into syllables?: Contended divides as con-tend-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in contended?: The second syllable (con-TEND-ed).