How many syllables in "regression"?

"regression" has 3 lettergrepen (re - gres - sion).

How to divide "regression"?

"regression" divides into 3 parts: re · gres · sion.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"regression": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·gres·sion

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re-GRES-sion(re · gres · sion)○ ● ○

Stress in "regression" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈɡrɛʃən⁄

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IPArɪˈɡrɛʃən

Lettergrepenre·gres·sion

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