How do you divide contentment into syllables?

Contentment divides as con-tent-ment.

Which syllable is stressed in contentment?

The second syllable (con-TENT-ment).

Syllables in contentment

con·tent·ment

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈtɛntmənt/ 3 syllables, con-TENT-ment · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

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

How many syllables are in contentment?: Contentment has three syllables.
How do you divide contentment into syllables?: Contentment divides as con-tent-ment.
Which syllable is stressed in contentment?: The second syllable (con-TENT-ment).