How many syllables in contention?
Syllables in contention
3
contention
Contention has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say contention
| Pronunciation | /kənˈtɛnʃən/ 3 syllables · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 10 |
Words that rhyme with contention
- attention
- mention
- convention
- extension
- prevention
- intervention
- suspension
- pension
- tension
- invention
- dimension
- detention
- retention
- comprehension
- hypertension
- ascension
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Questions
- How many syllables are in contention?
- Contention has three syllables.
- How do you divide contention into syllables?
- Contention is said as /kənˈtɛnʃən/, with three beats.
- Which syllable is stressed in contention?
- The second syllable.