How many syllables in "empress"?

"empress" has 2 lettergrepen (em - press).

How to divide "empress"?

"empress" divides into 2 parts: em · press.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"empress": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:em·press

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EM-press(em · press)● ○

Stress in "empress" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɛm.prɪs⁄

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IPAˈɛm.prɪs

Lettergrepenem·press

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