How many syllables in contour?

Syllables in contour

2

con·tour

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

How to say contour

Pronunciation/ˈkɑnˌtʊɹ/
2 syllables, CON-tour · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with contour

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Questions

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

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