contention
nounHow many syllables in contention?
There are 3 syllables in the word contention.How to pronounce contention:
Definition of contention:
- contention (noun):
- a point asserted in argument
- a point asserted as part of an argument.
- a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
Synonyms for contention:
affirmation
allegation
arguing
argument
assertion
asseveration
assumption
averment
belief
claim
competition
contestation
controversy
declaration
disceptation
disputation
guess
hunch
hypothesis
idea
maintaining
opinion
position
profession
rivalry
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Antonyms for contention:
affection
antithesis
certainty
consideration
denial
exculpation
fact
friendliness
friendship
good will
kindness
proof
reality
retreat
sympathy
truth
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Here are some other common words that have 3 syllables, like contention does.
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