How many syllables in contest?

Syllables in contest

2

con·test

Contest has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say contest

Said as /ˈkɑntɛst/2 syllables, CON-test · DUM-da
Said as /kənˈtɛst/2 syllables, con-TEST · da-DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in contest?
Contest has two syllables.
How do you divide contest into syllables?
Contest divides as con-test.
Which syllable is stressed in contest?
The first syllable (CON-test).

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