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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable fes
  • 9 letters
Syllables
pro-fes-sor: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FES-sor.
Pronunciation
/prəˈfɛsɚ/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), 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 pro-fessor, profes-sor.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide professor into syllables?

professor divides as pro-fes-sor. pro-fes-sor: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in professor?

Professor has 3 syllables (pro-fes-sor).

Which syllable is stressed in professor?

The stressed syllable in professor is fes. The 2nd syllable is stressed: pro-FES-sor.

How do you pronounce professor?

/prəˈfɛsɚ/ in American English.