How many syllables in congress?

Syllables in congress

2

con·gress

Congress has two syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say congress

Pronunciation/ˈkɑŋɡɹəs/
2 syllables, CON-gress · DUM-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters8

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

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Questions

How many syllables are in congress?
Congress has two syllables.
How do you divide congress into syllables?
Congress divides as con-gress.
Which syllable is stressed in congress?
The first syllable (CON-gress).

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