How many syllables in "repressed"?

"repressed" has 2 lettergrepen (re - pressed).

How to divide "repressed"?

"repressed" divides into 2 parts: re · pressed.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"repressed": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:re·pressed

Hoofdklemtoon

re-PRESSED(re · pressed)○ ●

Stress in "repressed" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄rɪˈprɛst⁄

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IPArɪˈprɛst

Lettergrepenre·pressed

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"Well, what is in our mind comes very deep down from the repressed. And I will show you"--right?--"how, if this causes you neurotic responses, I can actually cure And I will show you"--right?--"how,

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