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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable con
  • 8 letters
Syllables
con-gress: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-gress.
Pronunciation
/ˈkɑŋɡrəs/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as con-gress.

Words that rhyme with congress

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide congress into syllables?

congress divides as con-gress. con-gress: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in congress?

Congress has 2 syllables (con-gress).

Which syllable is stressed in congress?

The stressed syllable in congress is con. The 1st syllable is stressed: CON-gress.

How do you pronounce congress?

/ˈkɑŋɡrəs/ in American English.