How do you divide contradictory into syllables?

Contradictory divides as con-tra-dic-to-ry.

Which syllable is stressed in contradictory?

The third syllable (con-tra-DIC-to-ry).

Syllables in contradictory

con·tra·dic·to·ry

Contradictory has five syllables. The stress falls on the third syllable.

Pronunciation	/ˌkɑntɹəˈdɪktɚi/ 5 syllables, con-tra-DIC-to-ry · da-da-DUM-da-da
Stress	Third syllable
Letters	13

To count it yourself, say contradictory slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, tra, dic, to, ry. Each beat is one syllable.

How many syllables are in contradictory?: Contradictory has five syllables.
How do you divide contradictory into syllables?: Contradictory divides as con-tra-dic-to-ry.
Which syllable is stressed in contradictory?: The third syllable (con-tra-DIC-to-ry).