(con-ten-tion) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 a conflict or struggle 2 a point made in an argument

Example Sentence

Alexis and Chad are in contention for first place on the honor roll.

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

contention
Hear It! Say It! Write It!

Rhymes

  • gentian
  • henschen
  • mention
  • pension
  • tension

  • ascension
  • attention
  • contention
  • convention
  • detention
  • dimension
  • dissension
  • extension
  • invention
  • laurentian
  • pretension
  • prevention
  • retention
  • suspension

  • apprehension
  • comprehension
  • condescension
  • hypertension
  • hypotension
  • reinvention

  • misapprehension