How do you divide contraceptive into syllables?

Contraceptive divides as con-tra-cep-tive.

Which syllable is stressed in contraceptive?

The third syllable (con-tra-CEP-tive).

Syllables in contraceptive

con·tra·cep·tive

Contraceptive has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑntɹəˈsɛptɪv/ 4 syllables, con-tra-CEP-tive · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	13

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

How many syllables are in contraceptive?: Contraceptive has four syllables.
How do you divide contraceptive into syllables?: Contraceptive divides as con-tra-cep-tive.
Which syllable is stressed in contraceptive?: The third syllable (con-tra-CEP-tive).