Hyphenation of contention

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word contention? This word can be hyphenated and contains 2 syllables as shown below.

con-tention

Definitions of contention:

1.
A point asserted as part of an argument
2.
A contentious speech act
A dispute where there is strong disagreement They were involved in a violent argument
3.
The act of competing as for profit or a prize
The teams were in fierce contention for first place

Synonyms of contention:

noun assertion, averment, asseveration
noun controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing, dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflict
noun competition, rivalry, group action

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