How do you divide contraception into syllables?

Contraception divides as con-tra-cep-tion.

Which syllable is stressed in contraception?

The third syllable (con-tra-CEP-tion).

Syllables in contraception

con·tra·cep·tion

Contraception has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑntɹəˈsɛpʃən/ 4 syllables, con-tra-CEP-tion · da-da-DUM-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say contraception slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tra, cep, tion. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in contraception?: Contraception has four syllables.
How do you divide contraception into syllables?: Contraception divides as con-tra-cep-tion.
Which syllable is stressed in contraception?: The third syllable (con-tra-CEP-tion).