How many syllables in recess?

Syllables in recess

2

re·cess

Recess has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say recess

Said as /ɹɪˈsɛs/2 syllables, re-CESS · da-DUM
Said as /ˈɹisɛs/2 syllables, RE-cess · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say recess slowly and listen for each vowel sound: re, cess. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in recess?
Recess has two syllables.
How do you divide recess into syllables?
Recess divides as re-cess.
Which syllable is stressed in recess?
The second syllable (re-CESS).

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