Number of syllables in the word 'contentious'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word contentious.

  1. No of syllables in contentious : 3
  2. Divide syllables in contentious : con-ten-tious

More about the word - contentious

  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Marked by heated arguments or controversy.
  3. Definition : Given to struggling with others out of jealousy or discord.

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