How many syllables in contentious?
Syllables in contentious
3
contentious
Contentious has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say contentious
| Pronunciation | /kənˈtɛnʃəs/ 3 syllables · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
Words that rhyme with contentious
- conscientious
- pretentious
- unpretentious
- tendentious
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Questions
- How many syllables are in contentious?
- Contentious has three syllables.
- How do you divide contentious into syllables?
- Contentious is said as /kənˈtɛnʃəs/, with three beats.
- Which syllable is stressed in contentious?
- The second syllable.