How many syllables in contemplate?

Syllables in contemplate

3

con·tem·plate

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

How to say contemplate

Pronunciation/ˈkɑntəmˌpleɪt/
3 syllables, CON-tem-plate · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters11

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in contemplate?
Contemplate has three syllables.
How do you divide contemplate into syllables?
Contemplate divides as con-tem-plate.
Which syllable is stressed in contemplate?
The first syllable (CON-tem-plate).

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