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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable con
  • 8 letters
Syllables
con-tract: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-tract. Lighter (secondary) stress on tract.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑnˌtrækt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), 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-tract.

Words that rhyme with contract

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide contract into syllables?

contract divides as con-tract. con-tract: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in contract?

Contract has 2 syllables (con-tract).

Which syllable is stressed in contract?

The stressed syllable in contract is con. The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-tract. Lighter (secondary) stress on tract.

How do you pronounce contract?

/ˈkɑnˌtrækt/ in American English.