How many syllables in contingent?

Syllables in contingent

3

con·tin·gent

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

How to say contingent

Pronunciation/kənˈtɪndʒənt/
3 syllables, con-TIN-gent · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

Words that rhyme with contingent

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Questions

How many syllables are in contingent?
Contingent has three syllables.
How do you divide contingent into syllables?
Contingent divides as con-tin-gent.
Which syllable is stressed in contingent?
The second syllable (con-TIN-gent).

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