How many syllables in contrived?

Syllables in contrived

2

con·trived

Contrived has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say contrived

Pronunciation/kənˈtɹaɪvd/
2 syllables, con-TRIVED · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with contrived

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Questions

How many syllables are in contrived?
Contrived has two syllables.
How do you divide contrived into syllables?
Contrived divides as con-trived.
Which syllable is stressed in contrived?
The second syllable (con-TRIVED).

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