How many syllables in contain?

Syllables in contain

2

con·tain

Contain has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say contain

Pronunciation/kənˈteɪn/
2 syllables, con-TAIN · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with contain

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Questions

How many syllables are in contain?
Contain has two syllables.
How do you divide contain into syllables?
Contain divides as con-tain.
Which syllable is stressed in contain?
The second syllable (con-TAIN).

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