How many syllables in "abscesses"?

"abscesses" has 3 lettergrepen (ab - sces - ses).

How to divide "abscesses"?

"abscesses" divides into 3 parts: ab · sces · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ab... sces... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"abscesses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ab·sces·ses

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AB-sces-ses(ab · sces · ses)● ○ ○

Stress in "abscesses" falls on 1st syllable.

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Lettergrepenab·sces·ses

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How many syllables in "abscesses"?: "abscesses" has 3 lettergrepen (ab - sces - ses).
How to divide "abscesses"?: "abscesses" divides into 3 parts: ab · sces · ses.
Where is the stress in "abscesses"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "abscesses"?: Say each syllable slowly (ab... sces... ses) and listen on SayItVid.