How do you divide contraband into syllables?

Contraband divides as con-tra-band.

Which syllable is stressed in contraband?

The first syllable (CON-tra-band).

Syllables in contraband

con·tra·band

Contraband has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˈkɑntɹəˌbænd/ 3 syllables, CON-tra-band · DUM-da-da
Stress	First syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in contraband?: Contraband has three syllables.
How do you divide contraband into syllables?: Contraband divides as con-tra-band.
Which syllable is stressed in contraband?: The first syllable (CON-tra-band).