How many syllables in "decompression"?

"decompression" has 4 sillabe (de - com - pres - sion).

How to divide "decompression"?

"decompression" divides into 4 parts: de · com · pres · sion.

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

Say each syllable slowly (de... com... pres... sion) and listen on SayItVid.

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4 Sillabe

"decompression": 4 sillabe.

Sillabe:de·com·pres·sion

Accento primario

de-com-PRES-sion(de · com · pres · sion)○ ○ ● ○

Stress in "decompression" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄ˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən⁄

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IPAˌdiːkəmˈprɛʃən

Sillabede·com·pres·sion

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How many syllables in "decompression"?: "decompression" has 4 sillabe (de - com - pres - sion).
How to divide "decompression"?: "decompression" divides into 4 parts: de · com · pres · sion.
Where is the stress in "decompression"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "decompression"?: Say each syllable slowly (de... com... pres... sion) and listen on SayItVid.