How many syllables in "recess"?

"recess" has 2 sílabas (re - cess).

How to divide "recess"?

"recess" divides into 2 parts: re · cess.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (re... cess) and listen on SayItVid.

Guía de sílabas

2 Sílabas

"recess": 2 sílabas.

Sílabas:re·cess

Acento principal

re-CESS(re · cess)○ ●

Stress in "recess" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈsɛs⁄

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IPArɪˈsɛs

Sílabasre·cess

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6:24

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How many syllables in "recess"?: "recess" has 2 sílabas (re - cess).
How to divide "recess"?: "recess" divides into 2 parts: re · cess.
Where is the stress in "recess"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "recess"?: Say each syllable slowly (re... cess) and listen on SayItVid.