How many syllables in "caressed"?

"caressed" has 2 syllabes (ca - ressed).

How to divide "caressed"?

"caressed" divides into 2 parts: ca · ressed.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"caressed": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ca·ressed

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ca-RESSED(ca · ressed)○ ●

Stress in "caressed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄kəˈrɛst⁄

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IPAkəˈrɛst

Syllabesca·ressed

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ape and as I clipped into that absil rope my mountaineer's brain knew exactly what to do but it was a very emotional climb for me though I caressed The Rock SCAR Where The Rock had fallen from and as I clambered onto that ledge I swear

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