How do you divide contending into syllables?

Contending divides as con-tend-ing.

Which syllable is stressed in contending?

The second syllable (con-TEND-ing).

Syllables in contending

con·tend·ing

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈtɛndɪŋ/ 3 syllables, con-TEND-ing · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

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