How many syllables in congested?

Syllables in congested

3

con·gest·ed

Congested has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say congested

Said as /kənˈdʒɛstəd/3 syllables, con-GEST-ed · da-DUM-da
Said as /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/3 syllables, con-GEST-ed · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters9

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

Words that rhyme with congested

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Questions

How many syllables are in congested?
Congested has three syllables.
How do you divide congested into syllables?
Congested divides as con-gest-ed.
Which syllable is stressed in congested?
The second syllable (con-GEST-ed).

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