How many syllables in depression?

Syllables in depression

3

de·pres·sion

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

How to say depression

Pronunciation/dɪˈpɹɛʃən/
3 syllables, de-PRES-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

To count it yourself, say depression slowly and listen for each vowel sound: de, pres, sion. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in depression?
Depression has three syllables.
How do you divide depression into syllables?
Depression divides as de-pres-sion.
Which syllable is stressed in depression?
The second syllable (de-PRES-sion).

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