How many syllables in "transgresses"?

"transgresses" has 3 lettergrepen (trans - gres - ses).

How to divide "transgresses"?

"transgresses" divides into 3 parts: trans · gres · ses.

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

Say each syllable slowly (trans... gres... ses) and listen on SayItVid.

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3 Lettergrepen

"transgresses": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:trans·gres·ses

Hoofdklemtoon

trans-GRES-ses(trans · gres · ses)○ ● ○

Stress in "transgresses" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄trænzˈɡrɛsɪz⁄

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IPAtrænzˈɡrɛsɪz

Lettergrepentrans·gres·ses

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