How many syllables in contract?

Syllables in contract

2

con·tract

Contract has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say contract

Said as /ˈkɑnˌtɹækt/2 syllables, CON-tract · DUM-da
Said as /kənˈtɹækt/2 syllables, con-TRACT · da-DUM
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in contract?
Contract has two syllables.
How do you divide contract into syllables?
Contract divides as con-tract.
Which syllable is stressed in contract?
The first syllable (CON-tract).

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