How Many Syllables In Contradict?
3syllables
Contradict has 3 syllables, con-tra-dict. It is a trisyllabic word.
contradict
/ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/ UK /ˌkɑːn.trəˈdɪkt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the third syllable, dict.
Syllable Structure
CVC/CCV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/kɒn.trə.dɪkt/
Division By Letters
con-tra-dict
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Contradict
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 secondary stress | k | ɒ | n | CVC | closed |
| 2 | tr | ə | – | CCV | open |
| 3 primary stress | d | ɪ | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Contradict Divides Here
- Syllable 1 is stressed and has the short vowel /ɒ/, so it keeps a coda /n/.
- Between syllables 2 and 3, /d/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in contradict?
Contradict has 3 syllables, con-tra-dict. In British English it is transcribed /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/.
Which syllable is stressed in contradict?
The third syllable, dict, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of contradict?
Contradict has the structure CVC/CCV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide contradict into syllables?
By sound, kɒn.trə.dɪkt. By letters, as a spelling guide, con-tra-dict.