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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable tain
  • 9 letters
Syllables
con-tain-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-TAIN-er.
Pronunciation
/kənˈteɪnɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-tainer.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide container into syllables?

container divides as con-tain-er. con-tain-er: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in container?

Container has 3 syllables (con-tain-er).

Which syllable is stressed in container?

The stressed syllable in container is tain. The 2nd syllable is stressed: con-TAIN-er.

How do you pronounce container?

/kənˈteɪnɚ/ in American English.