How many syllables in "distresses"?

"distresses" has 3 lettergrepen (dis - tres - ses).

How to divide "distresses"?

"distresses" divides into 3 parts: dis · tres · ses.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"distresses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:dis·tres·ses

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dis-tres-SES(dis · tres · ses)○ ○ ●

Stress in "distresses" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄dɪˈstrɛsɪz⁄

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