How many syllables in "actresses"?

"actresses" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - tres - ses).

How to divide "actresses"?

"actresses" divides into 3 parts: ac · tres · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (ac... tres... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"actresses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·tres·ses

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AC-tres-ses(ac · tres · ses)● ○ ○

Stress in "actresses" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈæktrəsɪz⁄

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IPAˈæktrəsɪz

Lettergrepenac·tres·ses

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