Number of syllables in the word 'contrary'

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

  1. No of syllables in contrary : 3
  2. Divide syllables in contrary : con-tra-ry

More about the word - contrary

  1. noun
  2. Synonyms : witherward
  3. Definition : The opposite.
  4. Definition : One of a pair of propositions that cannot both be simultaneously true, , though they may both be false.
  1. verb
  2. Definition : To oppose; to frustrate.
  3. Definition : To impugn.
  4. Definition : To contradict (someone or something).
  5. Definition : To do the opposite of (someone or something).
  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Opposite; in an opposite direction; in opposition; adverse.
  3. Definition : Opposed; contradictory; inconsistent.
  4. Definition : Given to opposition; perverse; wayward.
  1. adverb
  2. Definition : Contrarily

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