How many syllables in "congress"?

"congress" has 2 syllabes (con - gress).

How to divide "congress"?

"congress" divides into 2 parts: con · gress.

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

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Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"congress": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:con·gress

Accent principal

CON-gress(con · gress)● ○

Stress in "congress" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈkɒŋ.ɡrɛs⁄

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IPAˈkɒŋ.ɡrɛs

Syllabescon·gress

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