How many syllables in contends?

Syllables in contends

2

con·tends

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

How to say contends

Said as /kənˈtɛndz/2 syllables, con-TENDS · da-DUM
Said as /kənˈtɛnz/2 syllables, con-TENDS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

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

Words that rhyme with contends

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Questions

How many syllables are in contends?
Contends has two syllables.
How do you divide contends into syllables?
Contends divides as con-tends.
Which syllable is stressed in contends?
The second syllable (con-TENDS).

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