How many syllables in "transgress"?

"transgress" has 2 lettergrepen (trans - gress).

How to divide "transgress"?

"transgress" divides into 2 parts: trans · gress.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"transgress": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:trans·gress

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trans-GRESS(trans · gress)○ ●

Stress in "transgress" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄trænzˈɡrɛs⁄

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IPAtrænzˈɡrɛs

Lettergrepentrans·gress

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