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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable con
  • 8 letters
Syllables
con-tra-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-tra-ry.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑntrɛri/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-trary.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide contrary into syllables?

contrary divides as con-tra-ry. con-tra-ry: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in contrary?

Contrary has 3 syllables (con-tra-ry).

Which syllable is stressed in contrary?

The stressed syllable in contrary is con. The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-tra-ry.

How do you pronounce contrary?

/ˈkɑntrɛri/ in American English.