How many syllables in repression?

Syllables in repression

3

re·pres·sion

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

How to say repression

Pronunciation/ɹiˈpɹɛʃən/
3 syllables, re-PRES-sion · da-DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters10

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

Words that rhyme with repression

See all rhymes for repression →

Questions

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

More tools