How do you divide contraction into syllables?

Contraction divides as con-trac-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in contraction?

The second syllable (con-TRAC-tion).

Syllables in contraction

con·trac·tion

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈtɹækʃən/ 3 syllables, con-TRAC-tion · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	11

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

How many syllables are in contraction?: Contraction has three syllables.
How do you divide contraction into syllables?: Contraction divides as con-trac-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in contraction?: The second syllable (con-TRAC-tion).