How many syllables in "regress"?

"regress" has 2 lettergrepen (re - gress).

How to divide "regress"?

"regress" divides into 2 parts: re · gress.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"regress": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·gress

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re-GRESS(re · gress)○ ●

Stress in "regress" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈɡrɛs⁄

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IPArɪˈɡrɛs

Lettergrepenre·gress

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