How many syllables in confess?

Syllables in confess

2

con·fess

Confess has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say confess

Pronunciation/kənˈfɛs/
2 syllables, con-FESS · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

To count it yourself, say confess slowly and listen for each vowel sound: con, fess. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in confess?
Confess has two syllables.
How do you divide confess into syllables?
Confess divides as con-fess.
Which syllable is stressed in confess?
The second syllable (con-FESS).

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