How Many Syllables In Contend?
2syllables
Contend has 2 syllables, con-tend. It is a disyllabic word.
contend
/kənˈtend/ UK /kənˈtend/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, tend.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kən.tend/
Division By Letters
con-tend
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contend
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | k | ə | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 primary stress | t | e | nd | CVCC | closed |
Why Contend Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /t/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contend?
Contend has 2 syllables, con-tend. In British English it is transcribed /kənˈtend/.
Which syllable is stressed in contend?
The second syllable, tend, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contend?
Contend has the structure CVC/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contend into syllables?
By sound, kən.tend. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tend.