How many syllables in oppression?

Syllables in oppression

3

op·pres·sion

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

How to say oppression

Pronunciation/əˈpɹɛʃən/
3 syllables, op-PRES-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

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Questions

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

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