How many syllables in "impress"?

"impress" has 2 lettergrepen (im - press).

How to divide "impress"?

"impress" divides into 2 parts: im · press.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"impress": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:im·press

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im-PRESS(im · press)○ ●

Stress in "impress" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪmˈprɛs⁄

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IPAɪmˈprɛs

Lettergrepenim·press

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