How many syllables in "oppressor"?

"oppressor" has 3 lettergrepen (op - pres - sor).

How to divide "oppressor"?

"oppressor" divides into 3 parts: op · pres · sor.

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

Say each syllable slowly (op... pres... sor) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"oppressor": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:op·pres·sor

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op-PRES-sor(op · pres · sor)○ ● ○

Stress in "oppressor" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈprɛsər⁄

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IPAəˈprɛsər

Lettergrepenop·pres·sor

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