How do you divide contagious into syllables?

Contagious divides as con-ta-gious.

Which syllable is stressed in contagious?

The second syllable (con-TA-gious).

Syllables in contagious

con·ta·gious

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

Pronunciation	/kənˈteɪdʒəs/ 3 syllables, con-TA-gious · da-DUM-da
Stress	Second syllable
Letters	10

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

How many syllables are in contagious?: Contagious has three syllables.
How do you divide contagious into syllables?: Contagious divides as con-ta-gious.
Which syllable is stressed in contagious?: The second syllable (con-TA-gious).