How many syllables in contradiction?
Syllables in contradiction
4
con·tra·dic·tion
Contradiction has four syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.
How to say contradiction
| Pronunciation | /ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ 4 syllables, con-tra-DIC-tion · da-da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Third syllable |
| Letters | 13 |
To count it yourself, say contradiction slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tra, dic, tion. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with contradiction
- fiction
- addiction
- conviction
- jurisdiction
- prediction
- restriction
- friction
- depiction
- eviction
- nonfiction
- affliction
- crucifixion
- diction
- interdiction
- constriction
- dereliction
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Questions
- How many syllables are in contradiction?
- Contradiction has four syllables.
- How do you divide contradiction into syllables?
- Contradiction divides as con-tra-dic-tion.
- Which syllable is stressed in contradiction?
- The third syllable (con-tra-DIC-tion).